🥩🕰️ Slow Cooker Cube Steak
Slow cooker cube steak is tender, flavorful, and melts in your mouth when cooked low and slow. It’s often served with creamy onion gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
🧾 Ingredients
- 4 cube steaks (about ½ inch thick)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2–3 tbsp vegetable oil (for browning, optional)
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp paprika
- Optional: mushrooms, carrots, or bell peppers
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Cube Steak
- Season steaks with salt and pepper.
- Dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
- Optional: Heat oil in a skillet and brown steaks 1–2 minutes per side for extra flavor.
2. Assemble in Slow Cooker
- Place sliced onions (and optional vegetables) in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Layer cube steaks on top.
- Sprinkle garlic over the steaks.
- Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
- Sprinkle paprika and any additional seasonings.
3. Cook
- Low: 6–8 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
- Steaks should be tender and easy to cut.
4. Make Gravy (Optional)
- Remove steaks and vegetables.
- Thicken liquid with 1–2 tbsp flour or cornstarch mixed with cold water, cooking over medium heat until desired consistency.
5. Serve
- Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles with gravy.
⭐ Pro Tips:
- Browning the steaks first adds extra flavor but is optional.
- Cooking low and slow ensures cube steak becomes extra tender.
- Add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary to the slow cooker for more depth.
I can also provide a Southern-style slow cooker cube steak with creamy onion gravy that tastes like a classic diner version.
Do you want me to make that version?
