Easy Slow Cooker Cube Steak Recipe with Gravy
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5.0
27 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
7 hrs
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Total Time
7 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
4 -6 servings
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Calories
450 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Slow Cooker Cube Steak Recipe with Gravy
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Prepped in minutes, this slow-cooker cube steak is a perfect weeknight meal! Savor tender, flavorful cube steaks with mushroom onion gravy! No onion soup mix or cream of mushroom soup needed!
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs cube steaks about 4 ½ pound cube steaks
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour or GF flour or almond flour
- 2 tablespoons oil olive or vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
Cube Steak Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar or sugar substitute
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Onion and Mushroom Gravy
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch or sub arrowroot (1-1 replacement) or with ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum for keto
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon better than beef bouillon or 1 cube beef bouillon cube
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 large yellow onion or sweet onion, sliced thin
- 1 package sliced mushrooms optional
- 2 tablespoons butter used at very end of recipe
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Instructions
- In a small bowl combine steak seasonings and set aside.
- In a medium bowl whisk together the beef broth (2 cups), cornstarch (2 tablespoons) (or alternative) along with the beef bouillon (1 tsp/1 cube), onion powder (1 tsp), garlic powder (½ tsp) and Worcestershire sauce (2 tsp), set aside.
- If desired, place cube steak between two pieces of plastic wrap and using meat tenderizer, pound until ½ inch thin. Rub the meat seasoning evenly over both sides of the steaks, then sprinkle the flour (3 tablespoons) over the steaks. Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 TBL oil and heat until shimmering. Add cube steaks and sear each side 2-3 minutes until a nice crust has formed. Remove to a plate.
- Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan and saute the onions and mushrooms until softened and slightly caramelized, scraping the bottom to get all of the flavor. Cook 5-10 minutes or so. Add a splash of the gravy mixture if there are brown bits still stuck to the bottom of the pan.
- Pour half the onion mixture into a 6-7 quart crockpot, add the steaks and any accumulated juices to the crockpot in as close to a single layer as possible. Add the balance of the onions and mushrooms. Pour the gravy mixture over, cover and set the time LOW 7-8 hours or HIGH 3-4 hours (tho, low is best).
- When time is up, remove steaks to a plate and cover to keep warm. Swirl cold butter into gravy stirring until melted. Serve immediately over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes or mashed cauliflower.
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Notes
- Stovetop Cube SteakIf you prefer the faster, stovetop method. Proceed with recipe up until removing the onions, keep the onions in the pan and add the gravy mixture, scraping the bottom of the pan and bring to a simmer.
- Return the steaks and any juices to the pan, spooning a little gravy mixture over the top. Partially cover with lid and simmer for 5 minutes until the gravy is thickened and steaks are cooked.When the steaks are cooked to your liking, remove from heat and add 2 tablespoons cold butter to the gravy, stirring until silky and smooth.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or mashed cauliflower and broccoli and sweet potatoes for a delicious winter comfort meal.
- Keto (Low-Carb) Crockpot Cube SteakUse almond flour in place of the regular flour or omit it altogether.Whisk 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum in place of the cornstarch into the gravy mix or mix in just before serving to thicken if desired.
- Storage Tips
- Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
450kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
129mg
(43%)
Sodium
755mg
(31%)
Potassium
758mg
(22%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
449IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 450 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 450kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 129mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 755mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 758mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 449IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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