Description
Warm, rich, and full of nostalgic comfort, this Best Crock Pot Cube Steak is the ultimate easy dinner recipe. Tenderized cube steaks are slow-cooked to perfection in a savory onion and mushroom gravy. This no-fuss meal is perfect for busy weeknights, lazy weekends, or a cozy family gathering. It’s an excellent choice if you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, comfort food recipes, or a budget-friendly meal that doesn’t sacrifice flavor. Served with mashed potatoes or egg noodles, this easy recipe is guaranteed to satisfy everyone at the table.
Ingredients
4 cube steaks
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 packet onion soup mix
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
1 tablespoon water (optional, for slurry)
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
1. Pat the cube steaks dry and season both sides with garlic powder and black pepper.
2. (Optional) Sear the steaks in a skillet with a little oil for 1-2 minutes per side to add extra flavor.
3. Layer sliced onions on the bottom of the slow cooker. Place the cube steaks over the onions.
4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, onion soup mix, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce.
5. Pour the gravy mixture over the steaks and onions.
6. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours, until steaks are fork-tender.
7. (Optional) For thicker gravy, remove steaks and stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water). Cook on HIGH for 10-15 minutes until thickened. Return steaks to crock pot.
8. Serve hot with mashed potatoes or noodles, spoon gravy on top, and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
Prep everything the night before and refrigerate to save time in the morning.
Searing the steaks adds rich flavor, though it’s optional.
Let the gravy rest for 5 minutes after thickening to deepen its flavor before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with gravy
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg