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    Home » Recipes » Slow Cooker Recipes

    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)

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    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.

    minute steak and gravy in a skillet

    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.

    browned cubed steaks in a skillet

    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.

    gravy ingredients in a skillet

    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.

    cubed steak and gravy in a skillet

    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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    minute steak and gravy in a skillet

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

    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.
    5 from 9 votes
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    Course: dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 2 hours hours 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 2 hours hours 35 minutes minutes
    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
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    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!
    Servings: 6

    Nutrition per serving

    Calories: 317

    Nutrition is provided as a courtesy only. Please re-calculate on your own with the ingredients and amounts you used for the most accurate data.

    Keyword :cube steak recipe, gluten free, how to cook cube steak, recipe for cube steak with gravy

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    1. Nicki Davis says

      August 20, 2023 at 4:14 pm

      5 stars
      This was awesome!! I stopped buying cubed steak, because it was always chewy. This was delicious! It cut like butter with a fork. My family finished it off, even my picky eater finished her plate!! I only had a can of golden cream of mushroom soup, but it worked!! This is a keeper for sure!!!

      Reply
    2. Kevin says

      July 27, 2023 at 6:35 pm

      5 stars
      I did it crock pot method. Really great and tender. Add a little garlic and you have a dinner everyone will love!

      Reply
    3. Nancy Rogers says

      April 03, 2023 at 5:45 pm

      5 stars
      Made this tonight and it was delicious! Followed recipe exactly except I added sliced carrots to the crock pot and it was great! Thank you for this easy delicious recipe!

      Reply
    4. Bonnie says

      January 23, 2023 at 5:42 pm

      5 stars
      Making this now and smells amazing!! I tasted the gravy and boy its delicious. Whats not to like with cream of mushroom soup in the recipe!!

      Reply
    5. Bre says

      December 12, 2022 at 9:15 pm

      Hi! Where can I find your recipe for homemade cream of mushroom soup? Sounds wonderful!

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        December 13, 2022 at 1:14 pm

        Here you go! https://jenniferbanz.com/keto-cream-of-mushroom-soup

        Reply
    6. lisa ward says

      July 28, 2021 at 6:03 pm

      5 stars
      We are eating this as I am typing this. This is absolutely delicious. the cube steak is so tender i am cutting it with my fork. the gravy on this is amazing!! another excellent recipe. thank you so much, five star is too low of a rating. so delicious and so easy. going to put this on my regular meal rotation.

      Reply
    7. Philip Eisermann says

      May 18, 2021 at 3:05 pm

      Finally a recipe that properly cooks the cube steak so its not as tough as a leather shoe sole! I find ~1 hour simmering on the stovetop is enough, but the tenderness is of course personal preference. I also sauteed mushrooms and then made a roux + broth and cream instead of using canned cream of mushroom soup (canned has too much salt for my liking)

      Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
    8. Alex K says

      March 23, 2021 at 6:21 pm

      I made this in my instant pot once I saw how long the stove top method would take. 20 minutes on high pressure, 5 minute natural release, then added xanthum gum to thicken the gravy.

      Reply
    9. Kristen Rogers says

      March 17, 2021 at 6:50 am

      What can I replace the cream of mushroom with?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        March 17, 2021 at 9:23 am

        Maybe heavy cream or sour cream?

        Reply
    10. Kim says

      January 21, 2021 at 8:42 am

      5 stars
      Made this yesterday in the crock pot, it was sooo good my whole family enjoyed it! Will definitely make it again.. thank you for recipe!

      Reply
    11. Terri says

      January 17, 2021 at 1:36 pm

      5 stars
      I'm so glad I picked this recipe for cube steak. Other than chicken fried steak, I never knew another way to cook it. This recipe is my new favorite. Very easy. Ingredients are usually on hand. Entire family loved it. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Kim says

        January 21, 2021 at 8:43 am

        5 stars
        True, I made this yesterday and I had everything on hand! I didnt even have to run out to the store and I found the recipe yesterday just before cooking it lol!

        Reply
    12. Gilda says

      November 18, 2020 at 4:33 pm

      So delicious! My husband loved it and asked me to save it on Pinterest. ?

      Reply
    13. Noel Moore says

      March 25, 2020 at 12:57 pm

      What brand of cream of mushroom soup comes in 12oz. Mine was 10 3/4 can.

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        March 26, 2020 at 9:47 am

        I believe trader joes but 10 3/4 will work just fine

        Reply
    14. April Collett says

      January 21, 2020 at 1:31 pm

      Mine turned out wayyyyy to watery. How can I thicken the broth?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        January 24, 2020 at 8:45 am

        There are thickening options in the notes of the recipe

        Reply
    15. Lisa says

      September 30, 2019 at 2:04 pm

      Can you prepare this the night before ?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        October 01, 2019 at 10:32 am

        Definitely!

        Reply
    16. Brittany says

      June 24, 2019 at 1:49 pm

      You spelled meat wrong. You typed meet, smh

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        June 25, 2019 at 10:08 am

        Honest typo! Everyone makes mistakes when typing!

        Reply
    17. Leah Duvall says

      June 06, 2019 at 5:57 pm

      How could
      I make this in the instant pot?

      Reply
    18. Hoosier Mom says

      April 02, 2019 at 11:25 am

      If only 4 steaks, how much less broth? Would still have to use whole can of soup so not wasted...

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        April 03, 2019 at 9:24 am

        I would do half the broth and if the sauce is too thick, add a little more

        Reply
    19. Mindy says

      April 01, 2019 at 5:06 pm

      I have a kid who hates mushrooms. What can I use in place of the soup?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        April 03, 2019 at 9:20 am

        I would just leave them out or add cauliflower rice if hew will eat that

        Reply
      • Janice Durrill says

        May 09, 2019 at 12:33 pm

        My daughter's allergic to mushrooms, so I use cream of celery soup in ANY recipe that says, "cream of musnhoom soup".

        Reply
      • Teri says

        August 25, 2022 at 1:41 pm

        Cream of celery, cream of asparagus or cream of onion soups would be fine I think

        Reply
    20. Debra Pennel says

      March 19, 2019 at 6:59 pm

      For the nutritional value is the carbs before the fiber was taken out or after because I'm on keto and I need to take that into consideration

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        March 26, 2019 at 2:04 pm

        I did not deduct fiber

        Reply
    21. Tammi says

      January 22, 2019 at 2:22 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe! So easy to make!

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        January 22, 2019 at 3:12 pm

        Thanks Tammi!

        Reply
      • Kathleen Swiszowski says

        March 11, 2019 at 11:03 am

        I'm going to try this tonight, but wanted to know if I'm only making for two, and I have three small cube steaks, how long should I simmer for? Thanks, Kathleen

        Reply
        • jenniferbanz says

          March 12, 2019 at 8:59 am

          I would still do the same amount as the simmering helps break down the meat

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