Description
Hearty Crock Pot Cubed Steak with Mushroom Gravy delivers comfort straight from Grandma’s kitchen, blending tender meat with rich, savory sauce. Southern-style slow cooking creates melt-in-your-mouth goodness you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 (6 ounces/170 grams) cube steaks
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 small yellow onion, sliced
- 6 ounces (170 grams) button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 (10.5 ounces/298 grams) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (10.5 ounces/298 grams) can French onion soup
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) beef broth
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Meticulously pat the cube steaks until completely dry, then generously season with aromatic spices including salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Strategically arrange the first layer of seasoned steaks at the bottom of the crock pot, creating a foundation with half the sliced onions and mushrooms.
- Create a second tier by positioning the remaining steaks atop the initial vegetable layer, completing the arrangement with the final portion of onions and mushrooms.
- Craft the rich gravy base by whisking cream of mushroom soup, French onion soup, beef broth, and tomato paste into a smooth, velvety liquid.
- Carefully pour the prepared gravy mixture over the layered steaks and vegetables, ensuring even coverage throughout the slow cooker.
- Secure the lid and allow the dish to simmer on LOW temperature for approximately 8 hours, or alternatively on HIGH for 4-5 hours, until the steaks become exceptionally tender.
- During the final cooking hour, prepare a cornstarch slurry by combining cornstarch with cold water, whisking until completely smooth.
- Gently incorporate the slurry into the slow cooker, stirring to distribute evenly and allowing the gravy to thicken to a luxurious consistency.
- Once cooking is complete, carefully transfer the succulent steaks to serving plates, generously draping them with the rich mushroom-onion gravy.
- Enhance the presentation by sprinkling fresh parsley as a finishing touch, and accompany the dish with classic sides like creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or buttered egg noodles.
Notes
- Blot steaks thoroughly to remove excess moisture, ensuring a better sear and improved texture when cooking.
- Experiment with different seasoning blends like Cajun or herb mixes to create unique flavor profiles for your cube steak.
- Use low-sodium soup options to control salt content and make the dish more diet-friendly for those watching sodium intake.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute cornstarch with arrowroot powder or use gl
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg