
Here is a rich, comforting Beef Chuck Steak with Mushrooms recipe—tender, flavorful, and perfect with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles. This method uses slow stovetop braising so the chuck becomes fall-apart soft.
Beef Chuck Steak with Mushrooms
Ingredients
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2–3 lbs beef chuck steak (whole or cut into large pieces)
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2 tbsp olive oil or butter
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1 large onion, sliced
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3–4 cloves garlic, minced
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1½ cups beef broth
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1–2 tsp soy sauce (optional but adds depth)
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1 tsp dried thyme or 1 sprig fresh
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1 tsp dried rosemary (optional)
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Salt & black pepper to taste
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1 tbsp flour + 1 tbsp butter (optional for thickening)
Instructions
1. Sear the Beef
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Pat the chuck steak dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
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Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high.
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Add oil; sear the steak 3–4 minutes per side until well-browned.
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Remove and set aside.
2. Cook the Aromatics
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In the same pan, lower heat to medium.
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Add onions and cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
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Add mushrooms; cook until they release their liquid and start browning.
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Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
3. Build the Sauce
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Stir in Worcestershire and soy sauce.
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Pour in the beef broth, scraping up brown bits on the bottom.
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Add thyme and rosemary.
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Return the seared steak to the pan, nestling it into the liquid.
4. Braise Until Tender
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Cover with a lid and cook low and slow for:
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Stovetop: 1½–2½ hours
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Oven: 325°F (165°C) for 2–2½ hours
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Beef is ready when fork-tender.
5. Optional Thickened Gravy
If you want thicker sauce:
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Remove steak from pan.
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Mix 1 tbsp flour with 1 tbsp softened butter to make a paste.
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Stir into the simmering sauce until thick and glossy.
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Return beef to pan.
Serve With
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Mashed potatoes
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Buttered noodles
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Rice
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Roasted vegetables
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Crusty bread
Flavor Boost Options
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Add ½ cup red wine when adding broth
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Add ½ cup heavy cream for a creamy mushroom sauce
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Add sliced bell peppers or carrots
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Use fresh herbs like parsley or dill at the end
- 2 pounds chuck steak
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided use
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 2 teaspoons prepared brown mustard, divided use
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 onions, chopped - divided use
- 4 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3 strips of bacon, chopped
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup
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