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Easy Slow Cooker Cube Steak Recipe with Gravy
5 from 27 votes

Easy Slow Cooker Cube Steak Recipe with Gravy

This cube steak recipe uses a blend of spices to season tenderized beef, seared to develop a crust before slow cooking in a savory onion and mushroom gravy. The combination of browned steak and caramelized vegetables creates a rich, thick sauce that complements the hearty meat. Ideal for a comforting meal, this dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, vegetables, or cauliflower mash, helping the gravy soak into side dishes for added flavor.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
7 hrs
Total Time
7 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 450 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs cube steak about 4 ½ pound cube steaks
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour or GF flour or almond flour
  • 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil olive or vegetable oil, generic cooking 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 beef bouillon or 1 cube beef bouillon cube, brand: better than beef
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 large yellow onion or sweet onion, sliced thin
  • 1 package mushroom optional, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter used at very end of recipe

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl combine steak seasonings and set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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).
  6. 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.

Notes

  • The stovetop method skips slow cooking by simmering steaks in gravy, allowing a quicker preparation.
  • Keto adjustments include using almond flour instead of regular flour and xanthan gum as a thickener.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen up to 3 months.
  • Serving ideas include mashed potatoes, mashed cauliflower, broccoli, or sweet potatoes to complement the gravy.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 -6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 450

% 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.