17 Thin Eye of Round Steak Recipes to Sink Your Teeth Into

Choices for meals grow shorter and shorter because of rising prices.

Our minds go blank when thinking about what to make for dinner. 

We’ve all been there. I know I have, more than once.

Luckily, I have a couple of recipes for you to choose from. 

The following will show you how to cook thin eye of round steaks in ways you haven’t even thought of before.

These recipes have backed me up during those times when I couldn’t decide either. 

In whatever situation you may be, I hope these recipes will get you to cooking.

Dive in with these 17 effortless thin eye of round steak recipes to sink your teeth into. 

Let’s start with your new partner-in-crime in the kitchen, the humble air fryer:

1. Air Fryer Eye of Round Steak

This is crazy:

You can practically cook anything your heart desires in an air fryer.

So, why not a juicy steak? 

This particular recipe will only take you a little less than 20 minutes to make.

This is one of the insanely easy thin sliced eye of round steak recipes.

The thin cuts of an eye of round steak are perfect for something as basic as this recipe.

This is where the simplicity of the steak shines through with every bite.

A couple of steaks, some oil, salt, and pepper are all you need for a good steak dinner for two.

2. Braised Eye of Round Steak 

If you want to do something a little more fancy, how about trying a former president’s favorite meal?

This recipe was, in fact, beloved by US President Gerald Ford.

So much so that he then wanted this for his dinner as often as he could.

The former president had taste too.

Braising not only makes these thin steaks tender, but it also leaves behind this lovely gravy.

Definitely among the perfect thin cut eye of or even thin top round steak recipes.

3. Steak and Onion Grilled Cheese

No more plain and boring grilled cheese.

Sometimes, a staple like this sandwich needs a little makeover.

Introducing the steak and onion grilled cheese for your next thin eye of round steak recipe of the day.

I think you can’t mess up a good grilled cheese, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t make it a balanced lunch.

Want to know the best part? 

The sauteed onions meld everything so well.

You honestly can’t go wrong with those slim cuts of meat over a bed of melty cheese.

4. Beef Stroganoff

Now: 

We’re getting into pasta territory.

I mean, who doesn’t want a mean beef stroganoff right out of the skillet? 

Imagine perfectly-cooked egg noodles with such a creamy sauce and melt-in-your-mouth pieces of the thinly sliced eye of round steak?

You might not even need a knife for this steak dish.

The addition of mushrooms softens the meat. 

It’s one of the few easy eye of round steak thin recipes too! 

No need to fret for me.

I already know what I want for my next dinner and what to serve with it!

5. Marinated Eye of Round Steak Slices

The power of citrus on steaks is amazing. 

You only need a couple of tablespoons to tenderize even the toughest of meats.

Adding some spices like cumin and coriander further elevates this standard cut of meat to a whole new level.

Let your beef steaks marinate for just 30 minutes and, volia, you got yourself some tender pieces of steak.

6. Wine-Braised Eye of Round Steak

A glass of red wine is the ideal pairing for a rich, red steak like an eye of round.

We might as well combine them. 

In this recipe, half a cup of cabernet will go a long way.

The wine will permeate each fiber in this thin cut eye of round steak recipe.

While enjoying your meal, finish the rest of that bottle of wine.

Give in to the luxury with every bite.

7. Thin Cut Round Steak Fajitas

Make fajita night more often with a bulk order of eye of round steaks.

Replace regular steak with thin slices instead, whenever you get the chance. 

Can you handle a bit of spice? 

Then turn up the heat with a variety of peppers, red chili flakes, chili powder, and a little bit of cayenne. 

This type of marinade will take much longer than an hour, but the results are worth the wait in my opinion.

8. Barbacoa Beef in a Pressure Cooker 

Going on the taco train, barbacoa sounds pretty good right about now. 

The good news is:

You can make some out of the eye of round steaks too. 

The wonder about barbacoa beef is that you don’t even need to slave over a hot stove or oven. 

All you need is your ingredients, the steaks, and a pressure cooker. 

Pretty soon, you’ll have some tasty slices of beef for your tacos in no time.

9. Sliced Eye of Round Steak Alfredo

This one is among my favorite recipes for thin beef eye of round steak.

Because what’s better with cheesy pasta than a perfectly-seared steak? 

It’s the best of both worlds with this steak alfredo meal.

The alfredo sauce coats every strand of pasta to perfection.

The thin steak nestles on top, medium rare and juicy.

Pick your favorite spices (I used Montreal steak spice), and sear in the same pan you’re going to cook the sauce in.

10. Eye of Round Steak in a Peppercorn Sauce

If you’re looking for a non-dairy alternative, here’s the dish for you.

Pressure cookers are such a useful kitchen appliance to use to give your thin eye of round steaks the tenderizing they need.

You need to brown the steaks first before removing them and chucking everything else back into the pot.

Put the steaks on top, close the lid and let the pressure cooker do the work for you.

11. Ramen With Thin Slices of Eye of Round Steak

Make your ramen noodles way better with the addition of thin slices or cuts of your favorite eye of round steaks.

Whether instant or slow-cooked, ramen in a meaty broth will always make for a hearty meal on a cold winter night.

What’s more:

You have room to garnish the meal with added scallions and as much meat as you can pack in too.

Treat yourself now to the warmth of a nice bowl of meaty ramen.

12. Carne Ammuddicata

For my people out there who love to add crunch to every meal, this Carne Ammuddicata is the one for you.

This dish is from a thin sliced eye of round steak recipe, passed down through generations.

It gets better: 

The entire steak is breaded and fried to your heart’s content.

It’s from Italy, so apart from the addition of red sauce, you can even layer them in an Italian steak sandwich.

13. Smoked Eye of Round

Time to bring out the smoker for this bad boy. 

It does involve a bit of a wait time (6 hours in the fridge, to be exact), but smoking your meat does give it so much more flavor.

The specific marinade you’ll use for this type of cooking will involve beer. 

That’s because:

The beer will break down the tough steaks. 

So you’ll get premium thin slices of beef and even smoke on all sides. 

14. Thinly Sliced Eye of Round Steak

Otherwise known as Goveji Zrezki, this dish came from Slovenia.

Here’s the deal: 

This isn’t necessarily that traditional of a dish, but it’s still a meal that you and your family can enjoy just the same.

Some Slovanian families think of this as an easy Sunday meal. 

Believe me, the leftovers do taste better the next day.

The thin slices soak up all of the sauce in the fridge.

It’s a one-pan type of meal, and big enough for the entire family to enjoy. 

You can even bring this out on special occasions like family barbeques.

15. Pepper Mushroom Eye of Round Steak in a Crock Pot

Ready for one of the best thin eye of round steak recipes in crock pot?

On a lazy day, you’ll still want something hearty and savory to satisfy your cravings—and this meal is the answer.

Fun fact:

The idea behind it came from homestyle Italian cooking, which is known for utilizing simple ingredients and turning them into complex flavors.

Carefully stir the spices, wine, and tomato sauce at the bottom of the pot. 

Layer your ingredients one by one, with the thin cuts of steak below the others. 

Cook time is low and slow, so enjoy the quiet process and get the rest of your wine ready.

16. Grilled Eye of Round Steak

Let’s not forget the allure and greatness of a good old-fashioned grilled piece of steak.

Even a cut as lean as a thin eye of round steak, cooking the right way will transform any meat into a masterpiece.

This recipe is simple even if you don’t know how to grill thin eye of round steak.

Liberally oil your thin cut steaks, along with copious amounts of salt and pepper.

The temperature is crucial too.

Seal in the true flavor of a grilled eye of round steak.

You can check out this great video as well:

What to Do with Leftovers?

Recipes for thin steak like these might leave you some food left over if there’s any left. 

Store Them in the Fridge

The best thing you can do for your steaks is to keep each dish in a sealed and food-safe container.

Put each one in the fridge. 

Already cooked beef, like the eye of round steaks, should be kept in the fridge for up to 4 days. 

When you’re ready, they’ll be ready too, to reheat.

Reheat Them 

Make sure to let the steaks rest for around 30 minutes at room temperature so they’ll cook evenly throughout.

Using a Microwave

A microwave is your best friend when reheating saucy dishes.

Put your leftover eye of round steaks in a shallow dish and pour your sauce over them to keep them tender. 

A couple of thirty-second rounds in the microwave should be enough.

Using an Oven

Heating thin eye of round steak recipes in the oven will take longer than a typical microwave. 

That said:

Preheat the oven to about 250℉ first.

You can use the same method for the microwave though if your eye of round steaks are smothered in sauce.

Utilize a sheet pan and a wire rack for the steaks or roasts if you have them.

A steak with no sauce cooked on a wire rack should give you the best results.

Then, bake for 20 to 30 minutes for the best results.

Reheating the sauce separately on a pan while the steak is cooking in the oven is possible too.

Using the Stovetop

Speaking of a pan, it works wonders on your steak if you use a small amount of beef broth to keep it juicy.

As for pan frying your thin cut eye of round steaks again, you can do this with a skillet and a tablespoon or two of cooking oil.

Fry on all sides for about 1 to 2 minutes.

The same goes with the breaded eye of round steaks.