Things You'll Need

Instructions

1

Cover the bottom of a heavy-bottomed pan or Dutch oven with the cooking oil of your choice. Heat the oil over medium heat until it is hot but not smoking.
2

Sprinkle the steak with salt and pepper, then brown both sides of the steak in the hot oil.
3

Transfer the steak to a plate. Pour a small amount of water or broth into the pan, then scrape the bottom of the pan with a spatula to loosen the brown bits on the bottom of the pan. Leave the bits in the pan because they add rich flavor to the steak.
4

Return the steak to the pan. Pour in additional liquid such as water, broth, apple cider, whiskey, tomato sauce, beer or wine, to bring the depth of about one-third to one-half the height of the steak. You can also use a combination of liquids.
5

Season the steak with additional salt and pepper, if desired, along with herbs and spices such as thyme, bay leaves or parsley. You can also add minced garlic or coarsely chopped onions.
6

Place the lid securely on the pan and bring the liquid to a gentle simmer. Alternatively, braise the steak in an oven preheated to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. You can also braise the steak in a slow cooker on low heat for approximately 8 to 10 hours.
7

Simmer the steak slowly until it is fork tender and a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the steak registers 160 F.