Name: Thin Sliced Beef Round Steak with Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 150 min
Yield: serves 4 people
Cuisine: Slovenian
Ingredients: 1 kg (2 pounds) beef top round, cut into 0.5 cm (1/4-inch thickness); 70 g (1/2 cup) all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for meat); 2 tbsp canola oil; 80 ml (1/3 cup) red wine (Porto or Merlot); 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for sauce); 2 shallots; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 cloves of garlic; 750 ml (3 cups) beef broth or water; 1 sprig of thyme, 1 bay leaf

Thin Sliced Beef Round Steak with Sauce

The third recipe in our Slovenian week series is probably the least “traditional,” but it’s a meal we grew up eating. These thin Sliced Beef Round steaks are served with a simple, creamy sauce. When Slovenes hear the word “steak” or in Slovene “zrezki,” the first thing that most of us think of is these thin beef schnitzels, not thick, medium-rare steaks. We usually serve these thin steaks for Sunday lunch, and then we store any leftovers in the fridge for the next day. Thanks to the tender texture, they make a beautiful family meal, and it's something both kids and adults love.

Melt in your mouth delicious Thin Sliced Beef Round Steak

Yummm! It always makes my day when this Thin Sliced Beef Round Steak recipe is on the menu. The most delicious, juicy meat with a rich, creamy sauce (without using any cream!) These are the top reasons why we think you're going to like this recipe.

the thin sliced Beef Round steak is tender, succulent, juicy, and it melts in your mouth
there's a generous amount of sauce for everybody
the sauce is creamy without adding any cream
keeps well in the fridge or freezer
a beautiful family meal, perfect for weekends or special occasions
one-pan recipe

Often asked questions and answers

Here are some of the most often asked questions and answers about this thin sliced beef round steak. If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to ask in the comment section, and we will get to you as soon as possible.

Why isn't the steak tender? The meat becomes hard and stiff if it boils or simmers, so avoid that.
How to make tender and juicy thin-sliced round steak? First, choose the proper cut of beef. Choose sizzle steak, or top or bottom round beef or beef rump. Then, make sure the schnitzels are thin. And most importantly, we need to cook them on the lowest heat possible. They should never simmer or boil. Also cook them for long enough, for at least 2 hours.
Why should the beef be so thin? Ask your butcher to cut the beef round steaks as thinly as possible, then use a meat tenderizer to achieve a thickness of 0.5 cm or 1/4-inch. Make sure they aren't thicker than 1 cm (1/2-inch), or this recipe won't work as great.
Can I make these steaks without a meat tenderizer? Sure! In that case, use a dull part of a knife or use a rolling pin. When using a rolling pin, place a sheet of parchment paper over the steak before using the rolling pin to tenderize the meat.

What to serve with Thin Sliced Beef Round Steak

This main dish deserves a delicious side. We would serve the Thin Sliced Beef Round Steak with Sauce with one of these sides:

Storing and freezing

There are two ways to store this delicious Thin Beef Steak with Sauce recipe.

Keep the chilled homemade Thin Sliced Beef Round Steak with Sauce, in the fridge, for up to 3 days. Before serving, reheat in the microwave oven or using a skillet.

Feel free to freeze the Thin Cut Beef Steaks too. Place it in a freezer-friendly container and place it in the freezer for up to 2 months. Before serving, defrost at room temperature (or in the fridge overnight), then reheat in the microwave oven or using a pot.

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