Best 5 Cube Steak Parmesan Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Cube Steak Parmesan, a culinary masterpiece that combines the savory richness of tenderized cube steak, the tangy zest of Parmesan cheese, and a delectable blend of herbs and spices. This dish is a symphony of textures, with the crispy golden-brown crust yielding to a juicy and succulent interior, while the melted Parmesan cheese forms a flavorful and aromatic topping. Prepared with a selection of easily accessible ingredients, this recipe offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures that will satisfy even the most discerning palate. Additionally, the article features a collection of delectable variations on this classic dish, including a flavorful Italian-inspired version, a zesty lemon-herb variation, and a creamy mushroom and Swiss cheese rendition, each adding a unique twist to the original recipe. Whether you're seeking a comforting family meal or a dish to impress your guests, Cube Steak Parmesan, with its versatility and irresistible taste, is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CUBED STEAKS PARMIGIANA



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Are you tired of chicken fried steak? This recipe dresses up cubed steaks Italian-style with cheese, tomato sauce, basil and oregano. My husband and I like this main dish with a side of fettuccine Alfredo.-Sarah Befort Hays, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs
3 tablespoons water
1/3 cup finely crushed saltines
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
4 beef cube steaks (4 ounces each)
3 tablespoons canola oil
1-1/4 cups tomato sauce
2-1/4 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, divided
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt and pepper. In another bowl, beat eggs and water. Place cracker crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese and basil in a third bowl. , Coat steaks with flour mixture, then dip in egg mixture and coat with crumb mixture. In a large skillet, brown steaks in oil for 2-3 minutes on each side., Arrange steaks in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25 minutes or until thermometer reads 160°. Combine the tomato sauce, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon oregano and garlic powder; spoon over steaks. Bake 10 minutes longer., Top each steak with mozzarella cheese; sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese and remaining oregano. Bake 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478 calories, Fat 27g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 202mg cholesterol, Sodium 1116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 42g protein.

CUBE STEAK PARMIGIANA



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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

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 egg
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 (4 ounce) beef cube steaks or 4 (4 ounce) venison steak
2 cups marinara sauce, jarred or homemade
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

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

CUBE STEAK PARMESAN



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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

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 eggs
2 tablespoons water
⅓ cup crushed saltine crackers
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon dried basil
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 (4 ounce) beef cube steaks
1 ¼ cups canned tomato sauce
2 ¼ teaspoons white sugar
½ teaspoon dried oregano, divided
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
4 slices mozzarella cheese
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

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 STEAKS PARMIGIANA



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This recipe was adapted from one that came from Sarah Befort in Hays, Kansas, and was published in Taste of Home.

Provided by Juliesmom

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 medium eggs
3 tablespoons water
1/3 cup finely crushed saltine (about 10 crackers)
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
4 beef cube steaks (1 pound)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups tomato sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar, to taste
1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, divided
1/2 teaspoon additional dried basil
1 teaspoon minced roasted garlic or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, to taste
4 slices mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup additional freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F; pan spray a 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
  • In a large shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, and pepper.
  • Crack the eggs into a small bowl, add the water, and beat well; pour into shallow dish.
  • In another bowl, combine the crushed crackers, 1/3 cup grated Parmesan, and 1/2 teaspoon basil; stir well, then pour into shallow dish.
  • Dredge each steak in the flour mixture, coating well, then in the eggs, then in the cracker mixture, gently patting the coating onto the meat.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat, add the oil, and saute the coated steaks until browned, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Place the browned steaks in the sprayed baking dish and bake uncovered at 375 degrees F for 25 minutes (leave the oven on when done).
  • In a bowl combine the tomato sauce, brown sugar, onion, half of the oregano, remaining basil, and garlic.
  • Spoon tomato mixture over the steaks and return them to the oven to bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Top each steak with a generous slice of mozzarella, sprinkle with the freshly grated (shredded is good, too) Parmesan, and sprinkle with the remaining oregano.
  • Bake for about 3 minuntes until cheese are melted to your preference.
  • Serve with lightly buttered fettuccini or fettuccini Alfredo, a nice green salad, and garlic bread.

CUBE STEAK PARMIGIANA



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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

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large egg, room temperature
1 tablespoon water
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup finely crushed saltines (about 10)
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
6 beef cube steaks (about 4 ounces each)
2 tablespoons canola oil
SAUCE:
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, divided
3 slices mozzarella cheese, halved
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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.

Tips:

  • To tenderize cube steak, use a meat mallet or the back of a heavy skillet to pound it until it is about 1/4-inch thick.
  • For a crispy coating, dredge the cube steak in flour seasoned with salt and pepper before frying.
  • Use a large skillet to cook the cube steak so that it has plenty of room to brown.
  • Cook the cube steak over medium heat so that it cooks through without burning.
  • Top the cube steak with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese before baking it in the oven.
  • Serve the cube steak Parmesan with spaghetti, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

Cube steak Parmesan is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The cube steak is tender and flavorful, and the Parmesan cheese gives it a crispy, golden-brown coating. The marinara sauce adds a rich, tangy flavor, and the mozzarella cheese melts perfectly over the top. Serve cube steak Parmesan with your favorite sides, and you have a meal that the whole family will love.

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