Published: May 18, 2023 · Modified: Sep 29, 2023 by Jennifer Banz · This post may contain affiliate links

Tender Cube Steak Recipe with Gravy (Minute Steak)

This easy stove top or Minute steak recipe uses minimal ingredients for maximum flavor. I made mine keto by using homemade cream of mushroom soup! Below you will find instructions to make this cube steak recipe in the crock pot or on the stove top.

I am loving quick and easy meals that are hits with everyone in my family. This easy Cube Steak Recipe was no exception. My family gobbled it right up! I love to make it on the stove top or in the crockpot and then serve it with cauliflower rice or mashed potatoes!

Cube steak or minute steak is tough cut of beef that has been tenderized, but can still be tough. I like to cook it low and slow to get the meat fall apart tender. Serve it with Keto Mashed Potatoes for a complete meal.

Ingredients needed

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for this crockpot or stove top cube steak recipe, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For a printable recipe, see the recipe card below.

2-4 tablespoons Cooking oil - avocado oil, vegetable oil, butter, or avocado oil

6 Cubed Steaks (4 ounces each) - these are minute steaks which is a tough piece of beef that has been run through a meat tenderizer and "cubed"

Kosher salt and pepper to taste

12 ounces Cream of Mushroom Soup - you can use whatever canned one you like.

1 Medium Onion, diced

2 Cups Beef broth

How to make cube steaks tender in the crockpot or stove top

This section explains how to make this minute steak recipe, step by step. For a full printable recipe, see the recipe card below.

For both the stove top and the crockpot, I start this recipe by browning both sides of my cube steak in a hot skillet for 3-4 minutes with some oil until the are nicely golden brown. A nice brown crust on the outside is going to add a lot of extra flavor to the final dish and I think it is well worth the effort.

I cooked 6 steaks for this recipe, so I had to brown mine in two batches. This only took 10 minutes in my hot skillet. I then removed the steaks and set them aside while I made the gravy.

For the stove top version of this easy cube steak recipe, I made the gravy in my skillet which included onions sautéed in the remaining oil, then I added cream of mushroom soup and beef broth.

I whisked all of that together, then added the steaks back to the skillet and let them simmer for 2.5 hours. Season with black pepper to taste

How to make crockpot cubed steaks

To make this in the crockpot, you follow the same method as above, except after we sauté our onions, we add them to the crockpot, followed by the cream of mushroom soup and the beef broth. Mix well, then submerge the steaks in the gravy and let it slow cook.

Pro tip:

You really need to let these minute steaks cook low and slow for the most tender steak. Searing is not usually enough, in my experience. They require lots of cook time to become tender.

I hope you enjoy this easy cube steak recipe! If you want more easy crockpot recipes, please check out my Crockpot Swedish Meatballs, Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce, Crockpot Chicken Fajitas, and Crockpot Chicken Tacos!

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Tender Cube Steak Recipe with Gravy (Crockpot or Stove Top)

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Course: dinner

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 2 30

Total Time: 2 35

Servings: 6

Calories: 317

Author: Jennifer Banz

Ingredients

2-4 tablespoons Cooking oil
6 Cubed Steaks (4 ounces each)
Kosher salt and pepper to taste
12 ounces Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 Medium Onion, diced
2 Cups Beef broth

Equipment

Slow Cooker (Click here for the one I love)

Instructions

For Stove Top

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Season the cubed steaks on both sides with salt and pepper. Sear both sides of the cubes steak in the hot skillet. About 3 minutes on each side. I did 3 steaks at a time. Remove the steaks from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the skillet to medium heat and add in the onion. Cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add in the mushroom soup and the beef broth. Whisk to combine. Add the steaks back to the skillet and submerge in the gravy. Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 2.5 hours.

For Crockpot

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Season the cubed steaks on both sides with salt and pepper. Sear both sides of the cubes steak in the hot skillet. About 3 minutes on each side. I did 3 steaks at a time. Remove the steaks from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the skillet to medium heat and add in the onion. Cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add cooked onions to the crockpot with the mushroom soup and the beef broth. Stir to combine and add the steaks to the crockpot, submerging them in the gravy. Cook on high for 4 hours, or low for 8 hours.

To Serve

Serve with cauliflower rice of mashed cauliflower.

Jennifer's tips

Nutrition for 1, 4 ounces steak and ⅙th of gravy: 317 calories / 20g fat / 6g sat fat / 7g carbs / 25g protein

If you want a thicker gravy after it is finished cooking, you can whisk in ½ teaspoon of Xanthan gum to the gravy and let it simmer for a few minutes to thicken.
What is Xanthan Gum?
For the cream of mushroom, I used a store bought one that was gluten free. It added 5 carbs per serving to the recipe. You can make your own following this recipe!