You need just a couple of minutes of prep time for a delicious shoulder steak dinner.
Shoulder steak is an affordable cut of meat that can make a festive weekday dinner or even a quick Friday night main dish. And unlike a roast, there’s no need to cool and slice, so you can even prepare the steaks on Friday afternoon when you find out you’re having some unexpected guests.
- 4 shoulder steaks
- 3 15 oz cans of tomato sauce (I like Hunts brand)
- 2 Tbsp Italian seasoning (or a combination of any dried herbs)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- Preheat oven to 300F. Pour one can of tomato sauce into a 9x13 pan. Place two shoulder steaks in the pan. Follow with another can of sauce and remaining steaks. Top with the third can and then add spices. Cover and bake for 3-4 hours or until meat is tender.
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Chani says
Does anyone know if this meat can be gotten in Israel?
TG says
it’s a #5 roast cut in slices against the grain. not the cheapest here.
Bella says
is shoulder steak a soft meat (like minute steak) or a tougher meat?
Esti says
How do you heat it up for Friday night? I find that when I reheat meat it gets cooked more and gets too tough or dried out.
Esti Waldman says
This one works because it’s in a sauce. On a hot plate or in a low-temp oven it should be fine!
Miriam says
Just helped my sister make this for her one-month anniversary dinner ☺️ They loved it!
Esti Waldman says
so glad to hear!
Alissa says
I am always afraid to cook this cut but this looks easy
Gordon Wagner says
300 degrees for three hours?? What thickness are the steaks you’re using?
Esti says
How long would it take to cook just one or two steaks like this? Thanks!