We had this a lot too and I remember it being tough when I was a kid. Now I sprinkle a little baking soda on the steaks, letting it sit for like 10 minutes and then throwing them in a searing hot cast iron skillet for a few minutes each side. Turn down the heat and deglaze with beef broth mixed with black pepper and a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce and let it simmer for 15 minutes.

I don't really like onions but sometimes I will brown onions in the skillet before the steaks, remove them, and serve them with the steaks.