Best 7 Saucy Cube Steak Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of cube steak, a versatile and affordable cut of beef transformed into a mouthwatering delicacy in this comprehensive culinary guide. Discover a treasure trove of delectable recipes that elevate cube steak from a humble ingredient to a culinary masterpiece. From classic Southern smothered cube steak, brimming with rich gravy and tender meat, to the zesty and aromatic Vietnamese-inspired stir-fry, each recipe promises a unique taste adventure. Embark on a culinary journey that explores the diverse culinary landscapes of cube steak, encompassing everything from hearty one-pot meals to quick and easy skillet dinners. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary exploration, this article equips you with the knowledge and recipes to turn cube steak into an unforgettable dining experience.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CUBE STEAK RECIPE



Cube Steak Recipe image

This Tender Cube Steak is smothered in a delicious brown gravy with onions and pan fried on the stove top or in the Slow Cooker! Serve this over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice, with roasted green beans or carrots!

Provided by Stephanie

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 cube steaks
3 Tablespoons flour
2 Tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (separated)
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ cup cold water + 3 tablespoons corn starch
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup beef broth
1 beef bouillon cube (or tsp better than bouillon)
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 large yellow onion (sliced into ½ inch strings)

Steps:

  • See notes section below for Slow Cooker instructions.
  • Seasoning Prep: Combine the meat seasoning mix and set aside.
  • Gravy Prep: Combine the cornstarch and cold water in a medium bowl and whisk until incorporated and smooth. Add 1 cup chicken broth, 1 cup beef broth, 1 beef bouillon, 1 tsp onion powder, ½ tsp garlic powder and 1 ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce. Whisk to combine and set aside.
  • Meat Prep: Place saran wrap over each cube steak and use the rough end of a meat tenderizer to pound it thin, about ½ inch thick or so. This really makes a nice difference in the consistency of the meat even though cube steak has already been tenderized.
  • Rub seasoning mix on each side of the steak, then rub with flour.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear 2 steaks at a time for about 3 minutes per side. (Add a splash more olive oil if needed and adjust heat up or down slightly as needed as the steaks cook.) Set steaks on a plate to rest.
  • Leave the meat flecks in the pan, this is called "fond" and it will add flavor to the gravy. If you have any black/burnt areas, use a damp paper towel to carefully clean that out.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat and use a silicone spatula to 'clean' the bottom of the pan. Add the onions and toss to coat. Cook the onions for 15-25 minutes, until desired consistency is obtained. I like mine very soft and reduced, almost caramelized. Be sure to stir them often as they cook.
  • Add the liquid gravy mixture and use a silicone spatula to clean the bottom and sides of the pan once again. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  • Add the steaks and any juices back to the pan and spoon some gravy on the top of each steak. Simmer with the lid partially covered for 5 minutes or so, until the gravy is thickened and the meat is cooked to your liking.
  • Optional: Remove from heat and melt 2 Tablespoons cold butter at the end for a silky, velvety finish. This is a technique that chefs use called "monter au beurre".
  • Serve with mashed potatoes, buttermilk biscuits, and roasted carrots or green beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 38 g, Fat 35 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Sodium 1102 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 serving

YUMMY CUBE STEAKS



Yummy Cube Steaks image

A simple-to-make recipe that's also inexpensive! Makes the house smell wonderful as it cooks, and tastes great on those chilly fall nights. We typically serve this over cooked egg noodles with a tossed green salad, but it would be nice over rice, as well. Enjoy!

Provided by ANITA R.

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Beef     Steaks

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds beef cube steak
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (14.5 ounce) can canned diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can canned tomato sauce
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
5 small zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch slices

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, place the cube steak, flour, salt, and pepper. Seal, and shake to coat.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and brown the cube steak. Reduce heat to low, and mix in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, onion, and Italian seasoning. Cover, and simmer at least 1 hour, stirring once.
  • Place the zucchini in the skillet, and coat with the tomato sauce. Continue to simmer uncovered 10 minutes, or until zucchini is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 36.4 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 959.3 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

CUBE STEAKS DIJON



Cube Steaks Dijon image

Categories     Milk/Cream     Beef     Mustard     Sauté     Low Carb     Quick & Easy     Shallot     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 12-ounce cube steaks
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1/3 cup finely chopped shallots
1 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
1/3 cup dry vermouth
1/2 cup whipping cream or half and half
2 tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steaks in single layer and cook until browned, turning once, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to work surface; cut each steak in half.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and sage; sauté until soft, about 30 seconds. Add vermouth; boil until slightly reduced, about 30 seconds. Stir in cream and mustard. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Divide steaks among plates, spoon sauce over, and serve.

SAUCY CUBE STEAK



Saucy Cube Steak image

Make and share this Saucy Cube Steak recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Meat

Time 29m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs cube steaks, cut into serving size pieces
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup minced onion
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Cover the steak with Worcestershire sauce; let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Mix the flour with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Heat oil in 12 inch skillet.
  • Remove steaks from Worcestershire sauce; dip in flour mixture.
  • Brown steaks on both sides for 6 minutes.
  • Add onions; cook 2 minutes.
  • Add water; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

CUBE STEAK WITH GRAVY



Cube Steak with Gravy image

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

¼ cup flour
¼ cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
6 cube steaks
2 tablespoons butter, or as needed
1 cup milk, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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



Cube Steak Parmesan image

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

SEASONED CUBE STEAKS



Seasoned Cube Steaks image

Soy sauce really wakes up the flavor of these nicely browned cubed steaks. "I serve this meaty main dish with mixed vegetables and rice or baked potatoes," informs Cathee Bethel, Lebanon, Oregon. "My family loves this meal."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon dried minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
4 beef cube steaks (5 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the soy sauce, garlic and onion; add cube steaks. Seal bag; turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30-45 minutes, turning once. , Discard marinade. Place steaks on a greased broiler pan. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 4 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of meat. Cube steak is a good choice because it is tender and flavorful. You can also use flank steak, skirt steak, or sirloin steak.
  • Tenderize the meat. Pounding the meat with a meat mallet will help to break down the fibers and make it more tender.
  • Use a flavorful marinade. Marinating the meat for at least 30 minutes will help to add flavor and moisture.
  • Cook the meat over medium-high heat. This will help to sear the meat and lock in the juices.
  • Don't overcook the meat. Cube steak should be cooked for no more than 5-7 minutes per side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the meat with your favorite sides. Mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, and rice are all good options.

Conclusion:

Saucy cube steak is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The meat is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and savory. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #30-minutes-or-less     #time-to-make     #course     #main-ingredient     #cuisine     #preparation     #occasion     #north-american     #main-dish     #beef     #american     #southern-united-states     #easy     #stove-top     #dietary     #inexpensive     #meat     #equipment

Related Topics