Description
This Cube Steak Crock Pot Recipe is an easy, comforting slow cooker meal that results in tender, flavorful beef with minimal prep. Perfect for busy days, it uses simple ingredients like cube steak, onion soup mix, and beef broth, and can be easily customized with herbs, spices, or additional vegetables. Slow cooking brings out melt-in-your-mouth tenderness and rich savory flavors, making dinnertime effortless and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 to 2 pounds cube steak (fresh or thawed)
- 1 packet onion soup mix (or equivalent homemade blend)
- 1.5 cups beef broth
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional herbs: 1 tsp thyme, 1 tsp rosemary (fresh or dried)
Instructions
- Prepare the cube steak: Pat the cube steak dry with paper towels to ensure better browning and flavor absorption before placing it in the crock pot.
- Layer your ingredients: Place the cube steaks in the crock pot, sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly over the meat, and add fresh garlic cloves and any herbs you are using.
- Add liquid: Pour beef broth over the steak and seasoning to keep everything moist and infuse the meat with rich flavors during cooking.
- Slow cook low and slow: Set your crock pot to low heat and cook for 6 to 8 hours, allowing the cube steak to become tender and soak up all those savory aromas.
- Finish and thicken: If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the steak at the end, stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water) into the crock pot liquid, and cook on high for an additional 10–15 minutes until it reaches desired consistency.
Notes
- Brown before slow cooking: Searing the cube steak adds extra flavor but is optional for a true no-fuss meal.
- Don’t lift the lid: Avoid opening the crock pot too often to keep heat steady and cooking consistent.
- Choose the right cut: Use cube steak, a tenderized beef cut ideal for slow cooking, for best texture.
- Adjust liquid levels: Add just enough broth to cover the meat halfway to avoid diluting flavors.
- Rest before serving: Let the steak sit for 5 minutes after cooking to allow juices to redistribute evenly.
- Gluten-free option: Use gluten-free onion soup mix and cornstarch to thicken instead of flour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: cube steak, crock pot, slow cooker, easy dinner, budget-friendly, comfort food, gluten free
