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    Published: May 18, 2023 · Modified: Nov 14, 2023 by Jennifer Banz· 40 Comments

    Tender Cube Steak with Gravy - Slow Cooker or Stove Top

    Servings: 6
    |
    Cals: 317
    |
    Fat: 20
    |
    Carbs: 7
    |
    Fiber:
    |
    Protein: 25
    |
    Time: 2 hours hrs 35 minutes mins
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    This easy cube steak recipe uses minimal ingredients that provide maximum flavor. Recipes like this make the best comfort food! Below you will find instructions to make this easy dinner recipe in the crock pot or on the stove top.

    minute steak and gravy in a skillet

    Cube Steak Recipe

    I am loving quick and easy meals that are hits with everyone in my family.  My family gobbled it right up!  This easy Cube Steak Recipe is one of my favorite ways to cook minute steaks. I love to make it on the stove top or in the crockpot and then serve it with cauliflower rice or keto mashed potatoes for a delicious meal, just like my Keto Beef Stroganoff.

    Cubed steak, minute steak, or Swiss steak are all a budget-friendly cut of beef (usually top round steak) that have been tenderized using a mechanical tenderizer, but they can still be very tough.  I like to cook it low and slow in an onion gravy to get the meat fall apart tender.

    Ingredients needed

    Here is everything you need to make slow cooker cube steak recipe perfectly. The full printable recipe card can be found toward the bottom of the page or by clicking here.

    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"

    Salt and pepper to taste

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

    1 Medium Onion, diced - you could also use sliced onions if you prefer.

    2 Cups Beef broth or chicken broth

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

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

    Some people like to coat their cubed steaks in seasoned all purpose flour before browning. This is so the flour can help thicken the final dish. I prefer to thicken the final gravy if is needs it. I give instructions for this in the recipe card.

    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 cast iron skillet.  I then removed the fried cube steaks and set them aside while I made the savory gravy.

    For the stove top version of this 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, or until the cube steak is tender. Season with black pepper to taste

    How to make crockpot cubed steaks

    If you want to make this for a busy weeknight, I recommend slow cooking the steaks all day in the crock pot so you have them ready to go for dinner.

    To make this in the crockpot, you follow the same method as above, except after we sauté our onions, we add them to the slow cooker, 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!

    cubed steak and gravy in a skillet

    Tender Cube Steak with Gravy - Crockpot or Stove Top

    This easy Minute steak recipe with gravy uses simple ingredients that provide maximum flavor.  Below you will find instructions to make this cube steak recipe in the crock pot or on the stove top.
    4.93 from 13 votes
    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

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    Ingredients

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

    Equipment

    • Slow Cooker (Click here for the one I love)

    Instructions

    For Stove Top

    • Heat 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 cubed steak in the hot oil, 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 5-8 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, or until the cubed steaks are tender.

    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 cube 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 5-8 minutes. Add cooked onions to the crockpot with the mushroom soup and the beef broth. Whisk to combine and add the steaks to the crockpot, submerging them in the gravy.  Cook on high for 4 hours, low for 8 hours, or until the steaks are tender.

    To Serve

    • Serve this tender steak and gravy recipe with rice, creamy mashed potatoes, or egg noodles. For low carb, use cauliflower rice or mashed cauliflower.

    Notes

    • Thickening the gravy (if needed):  
      • Xanthan gum: Add ½ teaspoon to 1 teaspoon of oil.  Stir into the gravy and bring to a boil to thicken.
      • Arrowroot starch or cornstarch: Mix with 1 tablespoon to water and stir into the gravy.  Bring to a boil to thicken.
    • 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!
    • Store the leftover cube steak and gravy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
    Servings: 6

    Nutrition per serving

    Calories: 317 | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g

    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.

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    1. Philip Farmer says

      January 29, 2025 at 7:08 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent crock pot recipe. Cooked on low for about 10 hours as no one was able to get home in time to turn it off. The kids loved it, will have to double the recipe to cover my bunch. Used gluten free cream of mushroom soup for our little Type 1 with gluten allergies and everyone went checking the crock pot looking for more.

      Reply
    2. Kim Ball says

      July 30, 2024 at 4:48 pm

      4 stars
      Very good. Very flavorful and easy to make.

      Reply
    3. Ford says

      May 09, 2024 at 6:30 am

      5 stars
      Will definitely be making this again! I used low fat cream of mushroom soup, but added fresh mushrooms as well. No left overs! Thank you for this recipe!

      Reply
    4. Cynthia says

      April 25, 2024 at 6:42 pm

      5 stars
      This is excellent!! I’m so pleased with how delicious and easy this recipe is! I only made two small adjustments- I used cream of chicken instead of cream of mushroom soup and added thyme to the gravy. Very, very good- def a new go-to!!

      Reply
    5. 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
    6. 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
    7. 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
    8. 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
    9. 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
    10. 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
    11. 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
    12. 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
    13. 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
    14. 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
    15. 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
    16. Gilda says

      November 18, 2020 at 4:33 pm

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

      Reply
    17. 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
    18. 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
    19. 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
    20. 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
    21. Leah Duvall says

      June 06, 2019 at 5:57 pm

      How could
      I make this in the instant pot?

      Reply
    22. 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
    23. 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
    24. 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
    25. 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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