Description
Hearty crock pot cubed steak with mushroom gravy delivers comfort straight from Midwestern kitchens to dinner tables. Slow-cooked tender meat swimming in rich, creamy sauce promises you a satisfying meal that fills both plate and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 (6-ounces/170 grams) cube steaks
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables and Aromatic Ingredients:
- 1 small yellow onion, sliced
- 6 ounces (170 grams) button mushrooms, sliced
Liquid and Sauce Components:
- 1 (10.5-ounces/298 grams) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (10.5-ounces/298 grams) can French onion soup
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) beef broth
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
Thickening Agents:
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the steaks by thoroughly drying them with paper towels to ensure proper seasoning adherence and optimal browning potential.
- Generously coat the cube steaks with a robust blend of salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and freshly ground black pepper, creating a flavor-packed exterior.
- Strategically arrange the seasoned steaks in the crock pot, creating alternating layers with sliced onions and mushrooms to distribute flavors evenly throughout the dish.
- Craft a luxurious gravy by whisking cream of mushroom soup, French onion soup, beef broth, and tomato paste into a smooth, rich mixture that will infuse the meat with deep, complex flavors.
- Carefully pour the gravy mixture over the layered steaks and vegetables, ensuring complete coverage and maximum flavor penetration.
- Set the crock pot to LOW temperature and allow the dish to slowly simmer for 7-8 hours (or on HIGH for 4-5 hours), transforming the cube steaks into fork-tender, melt-in-your-mouth delicacies.
- During the final hour of cooking, create a cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch with cold water, then gently incorporate it into the gravy to achieve a perfect, velvety consistency.
- Once cooking is complete, plate the succulent steaks and lavish them with the rich mushroom-onion gravy, creating a visually appealing and mouth-watering presentation.
- Complement the dish with classic side options like creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or buttered egg noodles to round out this comforting meal.
Notes
- Ensure steaks are patted completely dry to achieve better browning and prevent excess moisture.
- Consider lightly dredging steaks in seasoned flour before layering for extra crispy exterior and thicker gravy.
- Slice mushrooms and onions uniformly to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Customize gravy thickness by adjusting cornstarch slurry amount – start with less and gradually increase for desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 5 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 306 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 730 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 102 mg