Crockpot Cube Steak

🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Optional Step: Sear the Meat (For Extra Flavor)

1. Season: Pat the cube steaks dry with paper towels. Dust them lightly with garlic powder and black pepper.
2. Brown: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the steaks for 1 to 2 minutes on each side just until a brown crust forms. (You can skip this step and put them straight into the crockpot raw, but searing locks in an extra layer of savory flavor).

2. Layer in the Crockpot

1. Onions: Place half of the sliced onion rings at the bottom of your crockpot. Arrange the cube steaks on top of the onions.
2. Gravy Mix: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, dry onion soup mix, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
3. Pour: Scatter the remaining onions over the steaks, then pour the gravy mixture evenly over everything, making sure the meat is completely covered.

3. Slow Cook

1. Set: Cover the crockpot with the lid.
2. Time: Cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours. Cube steak becomes incredibly tender when cooked long and slow.
3. Thicken: If you prefer a thicker gravy, remove the steaks at the end of cooking. Whisk the cornstarch and cold water together, stir the slurry into the hot crockpot liquid, and cook on HIGH for 10 to 15 minutes until bubbly and thick. Return the meat to the sauce and serve.

💡 Serving Suggestions

This dish is practically incomplete without a base to catch all that delicious homemade onion gravy! It pairs beautifully over:

• Mashed potatoes
• Egg noodles
• Warm white rice

Would you like to try a Mushroom and Garlic variation that uses fresh mushrooms instead of canned soup? I can also show you how to make homemade cube steak seasoning from scratch if you want to skip the packaged onion soup mix.