Crock Pot Cube Steak with Gravy
Cube steak and onion gravy slow-cooked in beef broth with onion soup mix and Worcestershire sauce, served over mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
- 4-6 cube steaks
- 1 sliced onion
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 envelope onion soup mix (or homemade alternative)
- 1 envelope brown gravy mix (or 2 tablespoons flour/cornstarch to thicken)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika (optional)
- ½ cup heavy cream or milk (optional, for creamy gravy)
- 2 tablespoons butter (optional, for extra richness)
Instructions
Whisk Gravy Base:
Combine beef broth, onion soup mix, brown gravy mix, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, and paprika in a bowl; whisk thoroughly. This mixture forms the savory gravy base.Layer Onions and Steaks:
Arrange sliced onions in an even layer at the bottom of a slow cooker. Set cube steaks atop the onions, ideally in a single layer. Pour the prepared broth mixture over the steaks, ensuring complete coverage.Slow Cook Steaks:
Secure the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours. Extended low cooking yields the most tender cube steaks.Thicken Gravy:
For a creamy gravy, incorporate heavy cream or milk 30 minutes prior to serving. If the gravy appears too thin, dissolve 2 tablespoons of cornstarch in ¼ cup water, stir into the slow cooker, and allow 20-30 minutes to thicken.Serve with Gravy:
Present the cube steak hot alongside mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered egg noodles. Ladle the abundant gravy over the top and savor.