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Smothered Cube Steak A perfectly plated dish of smothered cube steak, garnished with fresh parsley, with a side of bread and scattered herbs

Smothered Cube Steak

Tender Smothered Cube Steak in a rich, flavorful onion gravy for a comforting, crave-worthy meal.
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Course: Beef, Main dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Beef recipes, Cube steak, Onion gravy, Smothered steak
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 459kcal
Cost: $13

Ingredients

  • 4 cube steaks about 2 lbs, tenderized
  • 3 tablespoons butter unsalted, for searing
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour for dredging
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder for dredging
  • Fresh parsley optional garnish

Gravy:

  • 1 large red onion sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 ¼ cups beef broth for making the gravy
  • 1 1 oz packet Lipton onion soup mix (for flavor)
  • ¼ cup cold water for dissolving cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch for thickening the gravy

Instructions

  • Season both sides of the cube steaks with salt and black pepper to taste. Set aside.
  • In a shallow dish, mix the flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Dredge each cube steak in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coat on all sides.
    Cube steak coated in flour, ready to be browned in the pan before being simmered in a savory sauce with onions and seasonings.
  • Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the butter is melted and sizzling, add the cube steaks to the skillet. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the steaks from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.
    Golden-brown cube steaks cooked and ready to be smothered with a rich onion and gravy sauce in the pan, alongside seasonings for added flavor
  • Add the sliced red onions to the same skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened and translucent. Stir occasionally, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
    A skillet with sliced red onions and a rich sauce simmering together, preparing the flavorful gravy for smothered cube steak.
  • Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Pour in the beef broth and add the onion soup mix to the skillet. Bring to a simmer while stirring occasionally.
  • In a small bowl, combine the cold water and cornstarch, whisking until smooth. Slowly stir the cornstarch mixture into the simmering gravy, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for a few minutes until the gravy thickens.
  • Once the gravy has thickened, add the cube steaks back into the skillet, ensuring they are coated with the gravy. Allow the steaks to simmer for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
    A delicious dish of smothered cube steak in a savory gravy with sliced red onions, garnished with fresh herbs like parsley, and served with slices of bread on the side.
  • Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

This dish pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes or rice to soak up that savory gravy. Perfect for a family meal that’s sure to please everyone.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 459kcal (23%) | Carbohydrates: 14g (5%) | Protein: 37g (74%) | Fat: 27g (42%) | Saturated Fat: 13g (81%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 145mg (48%) | Sodium: 1053mg (46%) | Potassium: 679mg (19%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 264IU (5%) | Vitamin C: 3mg (4%) | Calcium: 59mg (6%) | Iron: 3mg (17%)
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