Close-up of crockpot cube steak topped with caramelized onions and rich brown gravy served with mashed potatoes.

Crock Pot Cube Steak

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Tender, Savory, and Full of Down-Home Flavor

Nothing beats a slow-cooked comfort meal, and this Crock Pot Cube Steak is as easy as it is delicious. With just a few simple ingredients, your cube steak becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender no knife needed! 🥰 Simmered low and slow in a rich, beefy onion gravy, this dish brings classic Southern flavor straight to your table with zero fuss. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy Sunday dinners, all you have to do is set it and forget it. Serve it over creamy mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or fluffy rice for a meal the whole family will love. ❤️

Time Breakdown

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Servings: 4–6

Ingredients List

  • 1 ½ to 2 lbs cube steak (beef)
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 packet beefy onion soup mix
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (optional for browning)
  • Optional garnish: fresh parsley

Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.

  • Slow cooker (Crock Pot)
  • Tongs
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Knife & cutting board

Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions

  1. Optional browning: For extra flavor, heat olive oil in a skillet and sear each side of the cube steaks for about 1–2 minutes per side. (You can skip this step for quicker prep.) 🔥
  2. Layer the ingredients: Place sliced onions in the bottom of the Crock Pot. Add the cube steaks on top.
  3. Mix the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, beefy onion mix, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  4. Pour & cover: Pour the sauce over the cube steaks. Make sure they’re fully coated.
  5. Slow cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours, until meat is fork-tender.
  6. Serve & enjoy: Stir gently, garnish with parsley, and serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles. 😋

Pro Tips

  • Tenderness tip: Don’t over-stir while cooking the meat is delicate when tender.
  • Make it creamy: Add 2 tbsp sour cream at the end for a richer gravy.
  • Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days or freeze for 2 months.
  • Serving ideas: Spoon over mashed potatoes or egg noodles for the ultimate comfort meal!

Nutrition Table

Serving SizeCaloriesProteinCarbsFatFiberSugar
1 plate41033g14g22g2g3g