Crockpot Cube Steak With Rich Gravy
A tender and comforting slow cooker recipe featuring cube steak simmered in a rich, flavorful gravy. Perfect for busy weeknights and served best over mashed potatoes or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours (low) or 3 to 4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes to 8 hours 15 minutes (low) or 3 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes (high)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces cube steak (1.5 to 2 lbs / 680–900 g), thinly sliced and tenderized
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 g), or gluten-free flour as substitute
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups beef broth (480 ml), low-sodium preferred
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp butter (30 g), melted
- Optional fresh herbs (thyme or parsley) for garnish
- Optional: 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water for thickening
- Optional: sliced mushrooms or diced onions for extra flavor
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
- Lightly pat the cube steaks dry, then dredge each piece on both sides in the flour mixture.
- Optional: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and melt 1 tablespoon butter. Brown the steaks 1-2 minutes per side until golden. Skip if short on time.
- Arrange the dredged (or browned) cube steaks in the bottom of the slow cooker, avoiding overcrowding.
- In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and melted butter.
- Pour the gravy mixture evenly over the steaks in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the steak is tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, if gravy is too thin, stir in cornstarch slurry and cook uncovered to thicken. If too thick, add a splash of broth or water.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or thyme before serving.
Notes
Browning the steaks before slow cooking is optional but adds extra flavor. Avoid lifting the crockpot lid frequently to maintain heat. For thicker gravy, use a cornstarch slurry near the end of cooking. Prep the steaks and gravy mix the night before to deepen flavors. Can substitute gluten-free flour or cornstarch for gluten-free version. Optional additions include mushrooms and onions for richer flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with gravy (
- Calories: 350400
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 28
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