Cube Steak Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
461 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cube Steak Recipe
Description
This Cube Steak recipe covers tenderizing the beef by pounding it to half-inch thickness then seasoning with black pepper, sea salt, paprika, and garlic powder. The steak is cooked briefly on each side in butter to sear without drying out. Onions are sautéed separately in butter until softened or caramelized for added sweetness.
A gravy is formed by whisking flour into melted butter, then gradually adding broth and Worcestershire sauce. The pan sauce thickens as it simmers, then the cooked steaks and onions are returned to the skillet, coating the meat with glossy savory gravy. This combination balances rich, deep flavors from the sauce with tender beef and sweet onions.
The dish is well-suited as a comfort meal served with mashed potatoes or vegetables to soak up the gravy. The recipe notes that both chicken and beef broth can be used, and gluten-free flour and Worcestershire sauce are acceptable alternatives for dietary needs. Leftovers store well refrigerated for up to three days.
Careful monitoring during gravy preparation and seasoning of the beef ensure a tender but flavorful final result. Slashing or extra tenderizing is unnecessary due to pounding to even thickness.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp butter divided
- 1 onion sliced
- 4 cube steak
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt sea salt
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 3 tbsp flour gluten free or regular
- 2 cups broth chicken or beef
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce gluten free if needed
Instructions
- First, add 2 tablespoons butter and sliced onions to a large skillet over medium heat. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, frequently stirring to prevent burning.
- Once softened, remove onions from pan and plate on plate. Leave leftover butter in pan.
- While onions are cooking, tenderize meat. Place saran wrap over steaks. Pound to ½ inch thin with mallet. Then season steak on both sides with pepper, salt, paprika and garlic powder.
- Place seasoned steaks into the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes on each side over medium heat. Then, remove steaks to a plate.
- Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet over medium heat. Add in flour and whisk to combine.
- To the skillet, add broth and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly. After about 2 minutes, gravy will have thickened up.
- Turn heat off. Place steaks and onions into the gravy in the pan. Spoon gravy over the tops of the steaks.
- Finally, serve steaks with onions and gravy on top!
Notes
- Continue cooking onions for deeper caramelization if desired.
- Pound steaks thin to two halves an inch to prevent toughness.
- Gluten-free and regular all-purpose flour can be used interchangeably.
- Either chicken or beef broth works for the gravy; chicken broth was used for photos.
- Use gluten-free Worcestershire sauce if gluten sensitivity or allergy applies.
- Whisk the gravy constantly while cooking to avoid burning.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 461 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 461kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 153mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 1009mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 662mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 625IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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