Cube Steak and Gravy (2024)

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!

This cube steak with gravy is one of those recipes sent from up above to save busy moms. You can proudly serve an economical, fuss-free, and super DELICIOUS dinner to your family (and guests). No judgment!

Why, you ask? Because they’ll be too busy chowing down on this that you won’t hear a single word from them. That last part may sound slightly exaggerated, but you understand my point. Right?

What Is Cube Steak?

Cube steak is a cheaper cut of beef, commonly top round or top sirloin, that has been tenderized with a mechanical meat tenderizer. During the pounding process, the machine leaves cute small cube patterns on the meat’s surface. Hence, the name cubed steak.

Fun Fact:It’s also known asminute steakin some parts of the world, like Canada, Australia, Ireland, and the U.S., because you cancook it in a matter of minutes. In fact, this recipe comes together in 20-25 minutes, from start to finish. 😉

Recipe Ingredients

1. Cube Steak – Why spend more than you have to when you can enjoy a tender steak for a fraction of the price? 😉
2. Rub – Salt, pepper, and a little flour provide a simple, flavorful crust.
3. Gravy Base – The luscious, savory gravy starts with the perfect slurry of water, broth, and flour.
4. Aromatics – Sauteing the onion, thyme, and garlic in butter adds more flavor depth to your gravy.
5. Mushroom – The gravy just gets better with mushrooms – the flavor and texture. 😉 Cremini and button mushrooms are excellent choices, but canned mushrooms also work.
6. Seasonings – Enjoy the mushroom gravy Cajun-style with Creole seasoning, with an added kick of wow factor from Worcestershire sauce. 👌

How to Make Cube Steak and Gravy

Cook the Cube Steak

• Coat – Season your cube steak with salt and pepper. Then lightly sprinkle it with flour. Shake off any excess flour. (Photo 1)
• Cook the Steak and Set Aside – Heat your non-stick or cast-iron skillet on medium-high heat. Cook the cube steak for 4-5 minutes on each side or until it’s brown. Remove it and set it aside. (Photos 2-3)

Make the Gravy

• Mix – Whisk the flour, beef broth, and water in a medium bowl. Set aside. (Photo 4)
• Saute – Heat the skillet over medium-high heat. Melt about two tablespoons of butter, then add the mushrooms, onion, thyme, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and Creole seasoning, and sauté for six minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender. (Photos 5-6)
• Make the Gravy– Add your flour slurry (gravy thickener) to the skillet, and bring it to a boil. Return the steak and drippings to the skillet. Add salt and pepper if desired. (Photos 7-9)
• Simmer – Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 8-10 minutes. Adjust with more stock or water for desired thickness. (Photo 10)

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Recipe Variations

1. Meat Swap – This recipe works splendidly with any steak cut. You can also substitute it with pork and chicken.
2. Creamy Gravy – If you haven’t tried adding heavy cream to your onion and mushroom gravy, you’re missing out. It adds character and creaminess to this dish, and milk also works fine. 😉
3. Gravy Flavor Boost– Replacing half of the beef broth with cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup elevates this dish for a more flavorful gravy.

Tips and Tricks

1. Acast-iron skilletusually works best for steak because it distributes the heat more evenly, giving you the perfect crust.
2. Don’t overcrowd the pan so the steak can get a delicate crust.
3. Have an instant-read thermometer on hand to avoid overcooking your steak. The internal temperature should read 145℉/62℃.
4. Short on time? You can use a store-bought gravy mix instead of the flour slurry.I won’t tell.😉

Make-Ahead and Storage Instructions

This cube steak and gravy is so easy to make ahead. Just cook everything as instructed, let it cool, and store it for later. Easy peasy!

You can store the steak and gravy together in an airtight container in the fridge for three days or in your freezer for three months.

Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating on the stove, adding more broth or water if needed.

FAQs

What to Serve With Cube Steak and Gravy

1. Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
2. Cornbread
3. Green Beans with Bacon
4. Easy Dinner Rolls
5. Cornbread Dressing

More Fantastic Steak Recipes to Try

1. Steak Diane
2. Swiss Steak
3. Steak au Poivre
4. Chicken Fried Steak
5. Pepper Steak

Conclusion

This flavorful and economical steak drenched in mouthwatering gravy will be a family favorite. Are you hungry for more easy-to-make recipes? Join my newsletter for more budget-friendly recipes like this one. ❤️

Watch How to Make It

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This blog post was originally published in September 2019 and has been updated with additional tips, new photos, and a video.