Smothered Steak Tips with Mushrooms and Onions

Smothered Steak Tips with Creamy Mushrooms and Onions is a mouthwatering, restaurant-style dish you can easily make at home. This easy steak tip recipe features tender sirloin steak bites, smothered in a rich, creamy mushroom and onion sauce. Perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal, the savory combination of juicy steak, sautéed mushrooms, and caramelized onions delivers bold, comforting flavor in every bite.

Easy Smothered Steak Tips with Mushrooms and Onions Recipe

In my world if a recipe starts with the word “smothered” it’s just got to be good. This easy skillet is a fantastic way to stretch your grocery dollars and servings when you’re in the mood for a treat. The addition of mushrooms and sweet onions adds bulk at very little cost. When cooking for my family  I’m constantly looking for tasty ways to stretch servings so everyone gets their fill. The addition of mushrooms and onions complement and work like a charm.

Ingredients you’ll need to make Smothered Steak Tips with Mushrooms and Onions: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card.)

• Steak – Top round steak or sirloin steak cut into bite-size cubes.
• Liquid – Soy sauce adds depth of flavor and heavy cream for the sauce.
• Sugar – Light brown sugar gives the steak a nice char.
• Spices – Prepared steak seasoning like Montreal or Chicago steak seasoning and salt.
• Onion – Vidalia onion and green onions for a hint of onion flavor.
• Oil – Olive oil for sauteeing the steak, onion and mushrooms.
• Herbs – Fresh or dried thyme.

How to Make the Best  Smothered Steak Tips with Mushrooms and Onions

• Marinate Steak Bites – Place the steak in a large plastic storage bag. Whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, steak seasoning, minced onion and garlic. Shake to coat. Marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
• Heat Oil – Heat a few drizzles of oil in a large skillet. Remove the steak from the marinade and add to the pan. Discard the marinade.
• Cook Beef – Saute the steak until browned and your desired doneness is reached. Remove from the pan.
• Saute the Mushrooms and Onions – Saute the mushrooms and onions scraping any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Add seasonings, stir to combine.
• Combine – Add the cream and steak to the pan, mix to combine.
• Serve immediately over mashed potatoes, noodles or buttered rice.

Kitchen Equipment to Make Smothered Steak Bites

• Large skillet either stainless steel or a cast iron skillet.
• Sharp knife and chopping board.
• Measuring cups and spoons.
• Large spoon for stirring.

Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

• Steak – Steak tips are small bite size cubes of steak that can be made using several types of beef. You can use sirloin, ribeye, tenderloin, new york strip steak or top sirloin in this recipe. Each type of steak will cook differently depending on the cut and fat content, so should you choose to adapt adjust the cooking time accordingly.
• Sauteed Mushrooms – You can use button mushrooms, portabella mushrooms or cremini mushrooms in this recipe. You may opt to go with your favorite variety. If you don’t like mushrooms, you can omit them altogether.
• Onion – You can use a sweet onion like Vidalia onion, red onion or a yellow onion for a stronger onion flavor.
• Soy Sauce – You could use teriyaki sauce or worcestershire sauce, in place of soy sauce.
• Spice – You could add crushed red pepper flakes for spice.
• Bell Peppers – You could toss in thinly sliced green bell pepper, or use it in place of mushrooms.
• Cook the Steak Your Way – Keep in mind, the cooking time can always be adjusted to suit the level of doneness that you personally enjoy.
• Steak Seasoning – Use a really quality brand of steak seasoning that you enjoy. Chicago steak seasoning and Montreal steak seasoning are two popular easy to find brands, but you can use your favorite! It’s an important part of the flavor profile overall, don’t skimp.
• Double the Sauce – If you’d like to double the sauce, go for it and adjust the amount to smother the steak tips to suit your taste. It’s a meal that feels indulgent so, treat yourself, you’ve earned it.
• More Steak Recipes to Make – Skillets like my Teriyaki Steak Bites and Sautéed Sirloin Tips are two other popular recipes that remain fan favorites.

Storage and Leftovers

• Leftovers – Store leftover sirloin steak tips in an airtight container chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheating – Reheat in a saucepan over medium heat just until ehated through, don’t voercook.
• Freezer – Freeze leftovers for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge and reheat just before serving.

Southern Side Dishes to Serve with Smothered Steak Tips

• This easy Panko Parmesan Roasted Broccoli is a great way to get the kiddos to eat their vegetables.
• I enjoy serving these steak tips over buttered rice or a heaping helping of Creamy Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes.
• Seven Layer Salad features layers of delicious vegetables, cheese, bacon and more.
• Buttery Garlic Knots.
• Garlic Parmesan Orzo Pasta.
• Parmesan Smashed Potatoes are a simple side dish that everyone will think you fussed over.
• Cheesy Garlic Bread is a must to dip in the flavorful sauce.
• Risotto from the Pioneer Woman.

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Helpful Kitchen Items: 

• Skillet
• Measuring Set
• Kitchen Utensils
• Knives and Chopping Board

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Smothered Steak Tips with Mushrooms and Onions

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time12 minutes mins

Marinate Time8 hours hrs

Total Time8 hours hrs 32 minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Southern

Keyword: easy-steak-recipes, smothered-steak-tips

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 333kcal

Author: Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

• Marinade:
• 2 1/2 lb top round or sirloin steak cubed
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tsp Montreal steak seasoning
• 1 green onion finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• To Prepare:
• Olive oil
• 1 lb portabella or cremini mushrooms sliced
• 1 large Vidalia onion sliced into thin wedges
• 1/2-1 tsp Montreal steak seasoning
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

• Place the steak in a large plastic storage bag. Whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, steak seasoning, minced onion and garlic. Shake to coat. Marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
• Prepare: Heat a few drizzles of oil in a large skillet over high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade and add to the pan. Discard the marinade.
• Lower heat to medium high. Let steak sit to form a crust for a couple of minutes, then turn and repeat. Saute the steak for around 4-5 minutes total or until your desired doneness and browned. Remove from the pan.
• Add additional olive oil to the pan. Saute the mushrooms and onions for 5-7 minutes scraping any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Season with an additional 1/2-1 tsp of steak seasoning salt and fresh thyme leaves. Adjust seasonings to your taste.
• Once the mushrooms and onions have browned and the juices released add the cream to the pan.
• Mix thoroughly, scraping any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Return steak back to the pan cooking just until heated through.
• Serve immediately over mashed potatoes or buttered rice.

Notes

• Steak – Steak tips are small bite size cubes of steak that can be made using several types of beef. You can use sirloin, ribeye, tenderloin, new york strip steak or top sirloin in this recipe. Each type of steak will cook differently depending on the cut and fat content, so should you choose to adapt adjust the cooking time accordingly.
• Sauteed Mushrooms – You can use button mushrooms, portabella mushrooms or cremini mushrooms in this recipe. You may opt to go with your favorite variety. If you don’t like mushrooms, you can omit them altogether.
• Onion – You can use a sweet onion like Vidalia onion, red onion or a yellow onion for a stronger onion flavor.
• Soy Sauce – You could use teriyaki sauce or worcestershire sauce, in place of soy sauce.
• Spice – You could add crushed red pepper flakes for spice.
• Bell Peppers – You could toss in thinly sliced green bell pepper, or use it in place of mushrooms.
• Cook the Steak Your Way – Keep in mind, the cooking time can always be adjusted to suit the level of doneness that you personally enjoy.
• Steak Seasoning – Use a really quality brand of steak seasoning that you enjoy. Chicago steak seasoning and Montreal steak seasoning are two popular easy to find brands, but you can use your favorite! It’s an important part of the flavor profile overall, don’t skimp.
• Double the Sauce – If you’d like to double the sauce, go for it and adjust the amount to smother the steak tips to suit your taste. It’s a meal that feels indulgent so, treat yourself, you’ve earned it.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 577mg | Potassium: 766mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 475IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 3mg

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