The Best Baked Pork Steak Dinner – How To Cook Pork Steak In The Oven

Looking for a good, solid recipe for pork steaks? Here’s a complete guide to everything you need to make the best pork steak dinner, from beginning to end. Perfect for beginners.

I love pork steak, especially thin pork steak. During the summer, I almost always put dry pork steak rub on it (like this one) or a pork steak marinade, and then grill it to perfection. But, when it’s cold, miserable, grey winter out, I bake my thin pork steak in the oven.

Baked Pork Chop Recipes

Essentially, bone-in pork steak is very similar to pork chops. Any baked pork chop recipe can be used for pork steak, just sub in one for the other.

• Italian Pork Chops
• Sour Cream Pork Chops
• Mom’s Smothered Pork Chops and Potatoes
• Baked Cranberry Pork Chops
• Fancy Baked Pork Chops

Pork Steak Casserole

Baking thin pork steaks in the oven works best when assembled into a casserole. The juices from the pork steak remain intact, resulting in a juicy oven baked pork steak.

I love that this recipe is an entire meal in one dish – pork steak, potatoes and carrots, all baked in a tasty sauce with lots of flavor.

What’s even better is that the sauce only contains 2 ingredients – cream of chicken soup and tomato soup.

Oven Baked Pork Steak and Potatoes

I’ve truly taken inspiration from my mom for this particular oven baked pork steak and potato recipe. Mom made something similar all the time growing up using pork chops and cream of mushroom soup.  Find Mom’s Smothered Pork Chop Recipe here.

Here’s the scenario. I had just gotten home from church, and I had approximately an hour and a half until my oldest would be home from practice and when the whole family would be starving.

I had a couple recipes in mind, but I was missing a key ingredient for every meal.

Looking in the fridge, I saw a package of pork steak thawing, and in the cabinet, I spied a can of cream of chicken soup and a can of condensed tomato soup.

I also had three potatoes and a handful of carrots to use up. The challenge was on.

Quickly, I seasoned the pork steaks with salt and pepper, and browned them in oil, just like Mom does. Next, I peeled the potatoes and carrots, and sliced in uniform pieces.

I arranged the pork in the bottom of a casserole dish and arranged the sliced potatoes and carrots over top. Then I mixed together the cream of chicken and tomato soup to make a sauce. I smothered the top of the casserole with the sauce, covered with foil and baked.

Once all the vegetables were fork-tender, I removed the foil and broiled for a few minutes to reduce the sauce.

The result of this oven baked pork steak dinner was fantastic. My kids gobbled it up, and it’s now a part of our regular meal rotation.

Ingredient List for Seasoned Pork Steaks in the Oven

Pork Steaks, thinly sliced

Salt and Black Pepper

Vegetable Oil

Potatoes, washed, peeled and sliced

Carrots, washed, peeled and sliced

Cream of Chicken Soup

Condensed Tomato Soup

How to Cook Pork Shoulder Steak in the Oven

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Season pork steaks generously with salt and pepper.
3. Heat vegetable oil (or olive oil) in a large skillet over medium heat; brown both sides of seasoned pork steak.  (This step is optional).
4. Arrange browned pork steaks in prepared baking dish.
5. Wash, peel and slice potatoes and carrots, and arrange over pork steak.
6. In a small bowl, mix cream of chicken soup and tomato soup together.
7. Spread over vegetables.
8. Cover the pan with aluminum foil, and bake for 40 minutes or until vegetables are fork tender.
9. Remove foil, and broil for 3-5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and reduced.

For the full ingredient amounts and recipe steps for how to cook pork shoulder steak in the oven, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

FAQs About Baked Pork Steak Dinner with Potatoes:

• Use more pork steaks, potatoes and carrots for bigger family or less for a small family.
• Pork chops could be swapped in for pork steak.
• If desired, sprinkle the meat with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, or any dried herb such as thyme or parsley.
• The browning step could be omitted, if desired.
• Use all potatoes or all carrots instead of a combination, if desired.  Or try adding sliced onions to the mix.
• Substitute cream of mushroom or cream of celery for cream of chicken, if needed.
• Check the doneness of the vegetables by sticking with a fork or knife.
• Don’t walk away from the oven during the broiling step. The sugar in the tomato soup could burn if you leave it too long.
• Let the oven baked pork steak casserole sit for 5-10 minutes before eating.
• Cooking times could vary if you have thicker pork steak.
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• Side dish options include green beans, cottage cheese, applesauce, or some type of simple salads.

How are pork steaks supposed to be cooked?

Pork steaks are similar to pork chops meaning you can cook them in a variety of ways.  Try a dry rub or marinade followed by grilling, baked in a casserole, or fry it up in a skillet.

Do you cook pork steaks fast or slow?

The answer is both. To cook the pork steak quickly, be sure to prepare it with a rub or marinade to tenderize the meat first. Then, grill rather quickly, ensuring you do not over cook. A meat thermometer is a good way to prevent dry pork steak. The internal temperature should be 145 degrees F.  I recommend carryover cooking.  Remove it at 140 degrees F, cover with foil, and let the temperature increase to 145 degrees F.

To cook the pork steak slow, layer up the pork steak in a casserole with potatoes and carrots and top with a sauce, then slowly cook in the oven for a moist and tender end result.

Storage Instructions

If you have leftovers, let it cool to room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Reheat before serving.

Recipes featuring Pork Steak

Grilled Pork Shoulder Steak

Overnight Pork Marinade

Mom’s Pork Steak and Potatoes