Description
This Best Crock Pot Cube Steak recipe delivers tender, flavorful cube steaks slow-cooked with caramelized onions and a creamy mushroom onion gravy. Perfect for an easy, comforting meal, this dish is ideal for serving over mashed potatoes or noodles and garnished with fresh parsley.
Ingredients
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Steak and Seasoning
- 4 cube steaks
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Main Ingredients
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Optional Thickening and Garnish
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1 tablespoon water (optional, for slurry)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Season the Steaks: Pat the cube steaks dry with a paper towel and season both sides evenly with garlic powder and black pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Sear the Steaks (Optional): Heat a little oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear each steak for 1-2 minutes per side until browned. This step adds extra depth to the flavor but can be skipped for convenience.
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Layer the thinly sliced onions at the bottom of your crock pot to create a flavorful base, then arrange the cube steaks evenly over the onions.
- Mix the Gravy: In a bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, onion soup mix, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth and combined.
- Add the Gravy: Pour the gravy mixture over the steaks and onions in the slow cooker, making sure everything is evenly coated.
- Cook the Steaks: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours until the steaks become fork-tender and infused with the savory gravy.
- Thicken the Gravy (Optional): For a thicker sauce, remove the steaks and mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water to create a slurry. Stir this into the slow cooker liquid and cook on HIGH for 10-15 minutes until the gravy thickens. Return the steaks to the crock pot to warm through.
- Serve: Serve the tender cube steaks hot over mashed potatoes or noodles, spoon extra gravy on top, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a beautiful finishing touch.
Notes
- Searing the steaks before slow cooking is optional but gives the meat a richer flavor and better texture.
- The cornstarch slurry is used to thicken the gravy; omit it if you prefer a thinner sauce.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes or buttered noodles.
- Cook times may vary depending on your slow cooker model; check for tenderness as a guide.
- Fresh parsley adds color and a fresh flavor note but can be omitted if unavailable.
