Cube Steak and Gravy

This fuss-free weeknight dinner features budget-friendly, tender, meaty steaks bathed in a tasty beefy mushroom onion gravy. It takes very little time, yet it delivers an outstanding meal. Your family will absolutely love this!

Course Main

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 422kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

Cube Steak

1-1½ pound cube steaks (about 4 steaks)
Salt and pepper to taste
1-2 tablespoons flour

Mushroom Onion Gravy

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup beef broth
½ cup water
2 tablespoons butter or oil
1-1 ½ cup mushrooms, sliced
1 large onion, thinly sliced (about 1½ cups)
1 teaspoon thyme, minced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning

Instructions

Season the cube steaks with salt and pepper. Lightly sprinkle flour on them, then shake off any excess flour.
Heat a cast-iron skillet on medium-high heat. Cook the cube steaks on each side for 4-5 minutes until they are brown. Remove them and set them aside.
Whisk together the flour, beef broth, and water in a medium bowl. Set aside.
Heat your skillet over medium-high heat, then add about 2 tablespoons butter, followed by mushrooms, onions, thyme, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and Creole seasoning. Sauté for about 6 minutes or until tender.
Add the prepared gravy mixture to the skillet, and bring it to a boil—return the steaks and drippings to the skillet. Add salt and pepper if desired.
Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 8-10 minutes. Adjust with more stock or water for the desired thickness.

Notes

A cast-iron skillet usually works best for steak because it distributes the heat more evenly, giving you the perfect crust.
Don't overcrowd the pan so the steak can get a delicate crust.
Have an instant-read thermometer on hand to avoid overcooking your steak. The internal temperature should read 145℉/62℃.
Short on time? You can use a store-bought gravy mix instead of the flour slurry.
Please remember that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used.

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