Slow Cooker Cube Steak
Fork-tender cube steaks smothered in a rich onion and mushroom gravy. A classic slow cooker comfort food ready in 6 hours!
Equipment
- Slow Cooker or Crock Pot
- Large Skillet (for searing)
- Shallow Dish for Dredging
- Tongs
- Whisk
- Measuring Cups & Spoons
Ingredients
Steak
- 1.5 lbs Cube Steaks
- ½ cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil for searing
Gravy & Vegetables
- 1 Large Onion sliced
- 8 oz Baby Bella Mushrooms sliced
- 2 cups Beef Broth
- 1 packet Onion Soup Mix
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch optional, for thickening
Instructions
- Mix flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge steaks in the mixture, shaking off excess.
- Sear steaks in a hot skillet with oil for 2 minutes per side until browned (optional but recommended).
- Place sliced onions and mushrooms at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Lay seared steaks on top of the vegetables.
- Whisk together beef broth, onion soup mix, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over steaks.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- (Optional) Mix cornstarch with cold water and stir into the slow cooker. Cook on HIGH for 15-20 minutes to thicken gravy.
- Serve hot over mashed potatoes or noodles.
Notes
- Thawing: Always thaw frozen cube steak in the fridge before cooking.
- Searing: Searing adds flavor but you can skip it if you are in a rush.
- Gravy: If the gravy is too thin, use the cornstarch slurry method.
- Salt: Onion soup mix is salty, so taste before adding extra salt.
- Protein: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fat: 14g