Smothered Round Steak with Gravy

Ingredients

• ✓ 1 (2 1/2 pound) tenderized round steak, cut into 6 pieces
• ✓ salt and ground black pepper to taste
• ✓ 1 cup all-purpose flour, divided
• ✓ 1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
• ✓ ½ cup cooking oil, divided
• ✓ 1 large onion, sliced
• ✓ 1 cup water
• ✓ 1 teaspoon beef base (such as Better than Bouillon®)
• ✓ 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• ✓ 2 cups milk