Here’s a tender, flavorful way to make Slow Cooker Cube Steak—perfect for a hearty, hands-off meal:
🥩 Slow Cooker Cube Steak
🔹 Ingredients (serves 4)
- 4 cube steaks (round steak, tenderized)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
- 2 tbsp oil (for searing)
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Optional: 1 tsp paprika or Italian seasoning
- Optional: 1 cup sliced mushrooms
🔹 Instructions
1. Prepare the steaks
- Season cube steaks with salt and pepper
- Dredge lightly in flour
2. Sear (optional but adds flavor)
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat
- Sear steaks 1–2 minutes per side until browned
- Transfer to slow cooker
3. Add aromatics
- Add onions, garlic, and mushrooms (if using) on top of steaks
4. Add liquid & seasonings
- Pour beef broth and Worcestershire sauce over everything
- Sprinkle paprika or Italian seasoning if desired
5. Slow cook
- Cook on Low for 6–8 hours or High for 3–4 hours
- Steaks will become very tender, almost falling apart
6. Optional gravy
- Remove steaks and thicken the sauce:
- Mix 1–2 tbsp flour or cornstarch with cold water
- Stir into slow cooker and cook 10–15 minutes until thickened
7. Serve
- Serve cube steak with gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles
🔹 Tips
- Browning steaks first adds flavor but isn’t necessary
- For extra richness, add a splash of cream or butter to the gravy
- Leftovers taste even better the next day
I can also give you a super-easy 3-ingredient slow cooker cube steak recipe that’s faster but still tender and flavorful.
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