**Cube Steak: A Tender and Flavorful Meat Dish with Easy Recipes**
Cube steak, also known as cubed steak or minute steak, is a flavorful and tender cut of beef that is typically made from top sirloin or round steak. It is a popular choice for quick and easy meals due to its short cooking time and its ability to absorb marinades and seasonings well. This article provides three delicious recipes for cube steak, each with its unique flavors and cooking methods. The first recipe is a classic pan-fried cube steak with a savory brown gravy, perfect for a comforting weeknight meal. The second recipe features a flavorful and juicy cube steak marinated in a mixture of herbs, spices, and citrus, then grilled to perfection. The third recipe is a creative and easy one-pot dish, where the cube steak is cooked in a flavorful tomato-based sauce with bell peppers and onions. With its versatility and ease of preparation, cube steak is a great choice for home cooks of all skill levels, and these recipes offer a range of options to suit different tastes and preferences.
CUBE STEAK WITH GRAVY
This is my husband's favorite cube steak, passed down from his grandma. Yummy steak with great gravy as long as you're patient while making the gravy. Best served with rice.
Provided by C Hills
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Beef Steaks
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk flour, cornstarch, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a shallow bowl. Spread 1 tablespoon of the flour mixture onto a plate; press each cube steak into flour mixture to coat completely.
- Place coated steaks on a work surface and pound each several times with a meat tenderizer on each side to pound flour into steak. Pound each steak a second time to further incorporate flour mixture into the meat.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until skillet is about 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cook steaks in hot butter until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer steaks and any stray pieces of meat to a plate and tent with aluminum foil to keep warm. Let skillet cool briefly.
- Heat the same skillet over low heat. Pour enough milk into the skillet to cover the bottom of the pan. Whisk 1 tablespoon flour mixture into hot milk until gravy has a cream-like consistency, 10 to 15 minutes. Add more flour mixture as necessary to thicken gravy. Transfer any steak scraps back into the skillet and season gravy with salt and black pepper.
- Place hot steaks on plates and top with gravy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 55.2 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 22.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 311.4 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
CUBE STEAK PARMESAN
This is a great Italian style way to prepare beef or venison cube steaks. Double the ingredients for a crowd!
Provided by SMR012
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a shallow dish, stir together the flour, salt and pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and water with a fork. In a third bowl, or shallow dish, mix together the cracker crumbs, 1/3 cup of Parmesan cheese and basil.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Dredge the cube steaks in the seasoned flour, dip into the egg mixture, and coat with the cracker crumb mixture. Place them in the skillet, and fry just until browned on each side. Arrange steaks in a single layer in a greased casserole dish.
- Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together the tomato sauce, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of oregano, and garlic powder. Spoon over steaks when the 25 minutes are up. Top each steak with mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese; sprinkle remaining oregano over the top. Bake for 5 more minutes, or until the cheese is melted, and the sauce is hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Cholesterol 153.5 mg, Fat 28.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 32.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 1249.5 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
CUBE STEAK & GRAVY
Make and share this Cube Steak & Gravy recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Impera_Magna
Categories Meat
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in small bowl.
- Coat meat in flour and fry in skillet for 5-10 mins til browned on both sides; remove to plate.
- Add 2 T butter to skillet and melt.
- Stir in 2-3 T of remaining flour mixture.
- Whisk in beef broth (may need to add water to thin if gravy is too thick).
- Return meat to skillet, reduce heat to low, cover and cook 30 minutes.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles.
- Note: I've also made this in a slow cooker. Fixed it in the morning (didn't pan-fry) and let it cook all day. Can't begin to describe how good the kitchen smells when I get home!
CUBE STEAK AND GRAVY (CROCK POT)
Make and share this Cube Steak and Gravy (Crock Pot) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by southern chef in lo
Categories Meat
Time 8h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Salt and pepper the steak to your liking, then dredge in the flour.
- Fry steak until brown and place in crock pot.
- Add water, soup, and gravy mix.
- Cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or rice.
BERDEAN'S CUBE STEAK
My mom's recipe. Make gravy from the remains by adding flour, milk, salt, and pepper.
Provided by gerhart
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Beef Steaks
Time 2h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Season the cube steaks on both sides with salt and pepper. Pour the flour onto a shallow plate and press the steaks into the flour; shake off the excess flour. Heat the oil in a large skillet with lid over medium-high heat. Place the steaks into the hot oil, and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.
- Pour water into the skillet to almost cover the steaks. Stir the beef bouillon and salt to taste into the water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until very tender, about 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 70.8 mg, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 25.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 168.5 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
CUBE STEAK SKILLET SUPPER
I FIRST made this delicious main dish in the '70s for a progressive dinner party. It was so easy to prepare. This fast recipe came in handy while I was a working mom, too. -Karen Rodgers, Verona, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add steaks, one at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet, brown steaks on both sides in oil until no longer pink. Set aside and keep warm. , Add the onion, potatoes and beans to skillet; stir in soup. Return steaks to skillet. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until meat is tender. Sprinkle with paprika.
Nutrition Facts :
CROCK POT CUBE STEAK & GRAVY
Now, this easy weeknight meal may not photograph very well, but boy it is tasty. Slathered in creamy gravy, the cube steaks are very tender. This is a mild dish that will appeal to any palate. If you want a bit more seasoning, add some seasoned salt or even a Cajun seasoning. A great Crock Pot dinner option that will hit the spot...
Provided by linda hennessey
Categories Steaks and Chops
Time 8h
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Place cube steaks in a Crock Pot.
- 2. Stir all other ingredients together and pour over the meat. Cover and cook on low all day.
- 3. Serve over rice or mashed potatoes.
CUBE STEAK WITH ONION GRAVY
Make and share this Cube Steak With Onion Gravy recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Petdrwife
Categories Meat
Time 30m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil in a skillet.
- Mix flour, salt and pepper.
- Dredge cube steaks in flour mixture; fry steaks until cooked but do not overcook or will become stringy.
- Remove steaks from pan and drain on towels; cover to keep warm.
- Drain off all of fat except for 2 tablespoons.
- Saute onion in skillet till tender;scrape up little bits of meat from pan.
- Add flour and cook with onion till slightly brown.
- Whisk in beef broth and cook till thick and bubbly. If not thick enough mix up a little flour/water and whisk into gravy.
- Cut cube steaks into 1" strips and return to pan with gravy; heat through and serve.
PANKO CRUSTED PORK CUBE STEAK
This is a wonderful alternative to pork chops!
Provided by Lynn Socko
Categories Steaks and Chops
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Rub both sides of pork cube steaks with olive oil and coat with panko bread crumbs. In a non stick skillet drizzle a little olive oil in and over med heat lightly brown each side of pork steak.
- 2. Remove and place on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake 375° for about 25-30 min.
CUBE STEAK PARMIGIANA
Make and share this Cube Steak Parmigiana recipe from Food.com.
Provided by DrGaellon
Categories Deer
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F In a shallow dish, stir together the flour, salt and pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and water with a fork. In a third bowl or shallow dish, mix together the bread crumbs, 1/3 cup of Parmesan cheese, basil and oregano.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pound steaks lightly with meat tenderizer or kitchen mallet. Dredge the cube steaks in the seasoned flour, dip into the egg mixture, and coat with the bread crumb mixture. Place them in the skillet, and fry just until browned on each side. Arrange steaks in a single layer in a greased casserole dish, top with marinara sauce and cover with foil.
- Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven. Top each steak with mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese; sprinkle remaining oregano over the top. Bake uncovered for 25 more minutes. Serve with pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 606.5, Fat 34.1, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 157, Sodium 1677.7, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 12.5, Protein 43
BRAISED CUBE STEAK
Through good times and bad, the cube steak has remained a wallflower among meat cuts. Old-fashioned and a little mysterious, it's a steak without pretension, or maybe a hamburger with humble aspirations.
Provided by Kim Severson
Categories dinner, steaks and chops, main course
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oil in large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle both sides of steak with salt and pepper.
- Put 1/2 cup flour on a plate, and coat each piece of meat. Shake off excess flour and add steak to pan, working in batches. Cook about 3 or 4 minutes per side, or until browned, and remove to a platter.
- Add onions to skillet and cook about 3 minutes or until wilted. Stir to help loosen browned bits from bottom of pan. Lower heat, then sprinkle with 1 tablespoon flour. Stir constantly, cooking for about 4 minutes.
- Gradually add water or stock, continuing to stir to keep lumps at bay. Bring mixture to a boil, then turn heat to low and add steaks to pan. Simmer, partly covered, for 45 minutes. Remove to a platter and taste pan sauce, correcting for seasoning.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 455, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 44 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 763 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CUBE STEAK STEW
A fast and easy stew for those cold nights when you want comfort food, but don't want to spend a lot of time cooking. It's an old favorite in our family recipe box.
Provided by Joyce
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cut cube steaks into pieces about 1/2 inch in size. Sprinkle flour over a plate, and dredge meat in flour.
- In a large skillet, heat oil and butter over medium high heat. Add steak pieces, onion, and garlic to oil in pan; saute till lightly browned. Add more butter if needed.
- Stir in beef bouillon, potatoes, peas and carrots, browning sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cover, turn heat down to simmer, and cook for 25 minutes. It will thicken as it cooks. Add more water if it gets too thick.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Cholesterol 107.6 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 1274.7 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
CUBE STEAK ROLL-UPS
One of my favorite ways to fix cube steaks! (Prep and cook times are estimates, but I think you could get these on the table within 30 minutes!)
Provided by SilentCricket
Categories Meat
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare stuffing according to package directions.
- Onto each steak, place a generous helping of stuffing in center.
- Roll up steak (s) and secure with toothpicks or skewers.
- Dredge each roll-up in seasoned flour.
- Brown meat in oil.
- Remove meat and drain off any excess fat.
- Combine mushroom soup and onion soup mix in small bowl.
- Return meat rolls to pan and pour soup combination over meat.
- Simmer on low heat until meat rolls are heated through and meat is done to your liking.
- Remove toothpicks before serving.
- Serve extra sauce over meat roll-ups (Sauce may be thinned by adding a bit of milk).
- Note: You could probably stuff the meat with a rice-based stuffing if you'd like!
CUBE STEAK WITH CUBAN LIME MOJO
Cube steak is marinated in a garlicky citrus-lime sauce for a short time, then quickly braised. Serve with boiled potato and choice of vegetable, if desired.
Provided by threeovens
Categories Steak
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Smash and peel garlic and place in a mortar; sprinkle with salt and let sit for 5 minutes to soften the garlic.
- Use the pestle to form the garlic and salt to a paste; in a small bowl, combine the garlic paste, oregano, cumin, pepper, lime juice and orange juice.
- Place the steaks in a single layer in a baking dish; pour the marinade over and let sit about 20 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over high heat, add oil, and cook the onions and peppers, while stirring, until softened, anout 2 minutes; remove to a bowl.
- Place steaks into the skillet and cook for 2 minutes, then flip and cook another 2 minutes.
- You will probably have to do this in two batches.
- Return the onions and peppers, along with the steaks, to the skillet, cover, and cook another minute.
- Place steaks on a serving plate covered with the onions and peppers.
- If desired, you can cook the marinade for a couple of minutes and spoon that over the steaks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.4, Fat 23.3, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 124.2, Sodium 681, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 4.7, Protein 36.4
CROCK POT MELT-IN-YOUR MOUTH CUBE STEAK AND GRAVY RECIPE - (3.8/5)
Provided by PineyCook
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the meat in the bottom of your crockpot. On stovetop, bring water and gravy packet mix to a boil; whisk until smooth and pour over meat in crockpot. If you are adding onions and/or mushrooms, add them also. Cook, on LOW, for 8 hours. *You can also use round steak and add peeled, white potato quarters.
CUBE STEAK STROGANOFF
This "comfort food" dish is a favorite for my husband and me, and I've shared the recipe with many others.-Margery Bryan, Royal City, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour and salt. Add cube steaks, one at a time. Seal bag and shake to coat. , In a large skillet, cook the steaks in oil over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until browned and tender. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute mushrooms and onions until tender. Add the water, bouillon and pepper; cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan. Reduce heat; stir in sour cream and heat through (do not boil). Return meat to pan; heat through. Serve with noodles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 23g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 923mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 42g protein.
CUBE STEAK PARMIGIANA
I received this recipe from a friend when I was a newlywed. Now my family of six loves it so much I have to double the recipe! I like to serve it with pasta, a tossed salad and homemade bread.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to at 375°. In three shallow bowls, combine flour, salt and pepper; beat egg and water; and combine Parmesan cheese, saltines and basil. Dip steaks in flour mixture and egg mixture, then roll in cheese mixture. , In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Brown three steaks on both sides. Remove to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Repeat with the remaining steaks, adding additional oil as needed. Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes. Drain pan juices. , Combine the tomato sauce, sugar, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon of oregano; pour over steaks. Bake until a thermometer reads 165°, 20 minutes longer. Place mozzarella cheese on steaks. Sprinkle with Parmesan and remaining oregano. Return to the oven until cheese is melted, 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 799mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
HERB STUFFED CUBE STEAK
Steps:
- In 2 quart saucepan over high heat, heat butter and water to boiling, stir in stuffing mix untill well mixed. With spoon, spread about 1/2 cup of mixture evenly on each cubed steak, laving about 1/2 inch edge on all sides. Starting at short end, roll up cubed steaks, jelly-roll style, secure with toothpick. In 10 inch skillet, over medium heat, brown cubed steaks in oil. Stir in 1 cup of water and gravy mixture until sauce is blended. Reduce heat to low and cover, simmer 30 min or until steaks are tender, stirring and turning meat occasionally. Remove toothpicks. Serve gravy over meat rolls.
SMOTHERED CUBE STEAK
I saw this recipe on Facebook a few times, and each time it was from a different food blog. It had nearly all positive comments from those who had tried it. It looked good, so I decided to give the recipe a try. It really is quite good, and it goes together rather quickly, so it's a good option for those busy nights when you...
Provided by Vickie Parks
Categories Steaks and Chops
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Season both sides of cube steaks with salt, pepper and Cajun seasoning. Rub a little flour into both sides of each cube steak.
- 2. Heat vegetable oil in skillet over over medium heat. Add cube steaks and cook 5 minutes each side. Remove cooked steaks to a platter, and cover with foil to keep warm.
- 3. Add mushrooms, onion and garlic to skillet with pan drippings, and cook about 5 minutes or until mushrooms and onions are tender, stirring frequently to scrape up browned bits from the skillet. (I added a little Cajun seasoning too, but that wasn't in the original recipe.)
- 4. Stir 2 tablespoons of flour into the gravy. Add the broth and thyme, and stir well. Cook over medium heat until gravy is thickened. Return cube steaks to skillet and heat several minutes in the gravy, turn and cook other side for several minutes or until heated through and cooked thoroughly. Add a little more broth if the gravy thickens too quickly.
HEALTHIER ITALIAN CUBE STEAK
this version is healthier because it doesn't have flour,bread crumbs,or cracker crumbs. Also, to cut back on fat the mozzerella cheese can be left out and use only the lower fat parmesan.This is my own creation.
Provided by Lou6566
Categories Steak
Time 38m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Put oil in skillet, and add cube steaks. Cook until just brown.About 8 minutes.
- Mix the tomato sauce with the basil, oregano, garlic, onion, and mushrooms.Pour over cube steak and put in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes.
- Top with the mozzerella, and then the parmesan cheese. Return to oven til melted. About 5 minutes.
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of meat: Cube steak is typically made from top round, top sirloin, or chuck steak. These cuts are relatively inexpensive and have a good amount of marbling, which makes them tender and flavorful.
- Tenderize the meat: Pounding the meat with a meat mallet helps to break down the tough fibers and make it more tender. You can also use a fork to pierce the meat all over.
- Season the meat: Before cooking, season the meat with salt, pepper, and other spices of your choice. This will help to enhance the flavor of the meat.
- Cook the meat over medium-high heat: This will help to sear the meat and lock in the juices.
- Cook the meat until it is cooked through: Do not overcook the meat, or it will become tough and dry. The internal temperature of the meat should be 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare, 160 degrees Fahrenheit for medium, and 170 degrees Fahrenheit for well-done.
- Let the meat rest before serving: This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Cube steak is a versatile and delicious dish that can be prepared in a variety of ways. With the right ingredients and techniques, you can easily make a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give cube steak a try.
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