With this Slow Cooker Cube Steak, all you need is 4 ingredients for a delicious and easy meal. Best of all, you can prepare this in the morning and have a fantastic dinner ready when you get home!
This fabulous slow cooker meal uses cream of mushroom soup and onion soup mix for a creamy and flavorful homemade gravy. It’s perfect as a prep-ahead meal that can be frozen in a bag, thawed in the fridge, and cooked when ready!
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💚 About This Recipe
Who doesn't love a tender, flavorful steak dinner? What I don't love is spending hours in the kitchen preparing it.
That's where this slow cooked cubed steak and gravy is a lifesaver. This easy recipe requires just 4 ingredients and barely any prep! Pop everything in the slow cooker and you'll have a fantastic meal that's table-ready right when you need it.
If you enjoy cooking with flavorful cube steak, you should also try using it for my Baked Chicken Fried Steak!
Or for another slow cooker beef recipe, check out this Stove Top Stuffing Meatloaf. This delicious recipe is hearty, comforting, and so easy to prepare!
🧂 Ingredients Needed
- cube steaks - this affordable cut of steak will get nice and tender in the slow cooker.
- cream of mushroom soup - provides a rich base for the gravy.
- onion soup mix - this is an easy way to instantly and easily add lots of savory flavor.
- corn starch - helps thicken the gravy.
🔪 Instructions
- Spray the slow cooker with nonstick spray and add the cube steaks.
- Pour in the cream of mushroom soup and onion soup mixture, then cover and cook for 6-8 hours on low.
- At the end of cooking time, combine the corn starch with the water.
- Add the corn starch mixture to the gravy mixture and stir well, then cook an additional 30 minutes or until thickened.
❔ FAQs
This cut of meat is usually comprised of top round or top sirloin. It gets its name from the indentations left behind in the process of flattening and tenderizing it. It's also sometimes called cubed steak or minute steak and is known for its low price point paired with a flavorful and tender finish.
Cube steak comes pre-tenderized, so it's difficult to dry it out and make it tough while cooking. With the slow cooking process, the low heat over a long time is perfect for preserving the tender texture of this particular cut of beef. If you find your steak turns out a bit tough, try adding a little bit of water to the mixture during the initial cooking.
There's no need to rinse or clean your steak before cooking it. As long as you cook it to the minimum internal temperature, it will be perfectly safe to eat!
💭 Expert Tips and Tricks
- This can also be cooked on high for 3 to 4 hours if you have a shorter time between prep and serving.
- For some extra flavor, sear the steak in a hot pan with some olive oil before adding to the slow cooker.
- If you're worried about your steak being tough, you can tenderize it more yourself before cooking. Tenderizing is the process of breaking down the fibers of meat, which makes it easier to cook and eat.
- You can use a rolling pin or other heavy kitchen tool if you don't have a meat tenderizer or meat mallet.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, white rice, or your favorite crusty bread.
📌 This delicious crock pot minute steak is the perfect option for a hearty dinner any night of the week! You'll love the tender cube steak paired with rich, savory gravy.
💡 Substitutions and Variations
- For an even deeper flavor, use beef broth or another kind of broth instead of water.
- Add some fresh parsley or green onions over top for a bit of color and fresh flavor.
- Cream of chicken soup can be used as a substitute for the cream of mushroom.
- Feel free to add even more seasonings if you like. Salt and black pepper are a good place to start, but you could also include onion powder, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, or paprika.
- If you can't find cube steak, feel free to use something like round steak or any kind of top sirloin. If it's not already tenderized, I recommend tenderizing it yourself before cooking.
🥫 Storage and Reheating
Keep leftover steak and gravy in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave, in a pot over medium heat on the stove top, or in the oven at 350 degrees F, or even transfer back to the slow cooker and heat on low.
This slow cooker cubed steak is also great to make ahead of time and freeze in a large freezer bag. Thaw in the fridge overnight, then add to the slow cooker and cook until heated through.
🍴 What To Serve With This Dish
Serve your steak and gravy with cornbread made with my Copycat Jiffy Cornbread Mix or these Easy Drop Biscuits, perfect to dip in the gravy! Steak is also great to pair with potatoes, like these Crispy Sauteed Potatoes or a big dish of Mashed Potatoes and Parsnips.
✔️ More Slow Cooker Recipes You'll Love
- Chicken Thighs in Honey Beer Sauce - This unique combination of savory and subtly sweet flavors is perfect as a comforting dinner.
- Slow Cooker Maple Cinnamon Oatmeal - Make this oatmeal on a chilly fall evening and wake up the next morning to satisfying and hot breakfast!
- Guinness Chocolate Cake - Fudgy and warm, this slow cooker dessert is sure to be a new favorite treat.
- Lasagna Soup - This no bake lasagna from Stay Snatched is a quick and easy way to prepare lasagna without all the fuss!
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Easy Slow Cooker Cube Steak With Gravy
Ingredients
- 6 cube steaks
- 20 ounces cream of mushroom soup (two 10 ounce cans)
- 1 ounce onion soup mix (1 packet)
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Spray the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Place all ingredients into the slow cooker EXCEPT the cornstarch. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.6 cube steaks, 20 ounces cream of mushroom soup, 1 ounce onion soup mix, ½ cup water
- Stir together the cornstarch and water. Remove the lid and add the slurry to the slow cooker. Stir to combine then re-cover and continue cooking for 30 minutes or until the gravy is thickened.2 tablespoons cornstarch
Notes
- You can use beef broth instead of water for even more depth of flavor.
- While not required, some people like to sear the cube steak in a hot skillet with a bit of oil before placing it in the slow cooker. This can add a nice color and flavor to the meat.
- To cook on the high setting, allow 3-4 hours.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, noodles, or warm crusty bread. These sides can soak up the flavorful gravy.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or green onions for a pop of color and freshness.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.
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Walt says
Is everyone just putting in the cube steak and walk away and the meal is perfect or do you find yourself tenderize the steaks first then add other ingredients?
Kristin King says
I do not tenderize them first, but you could certainly do that if you like!
Kim says
This slow cooker cube steak with gravy recipe is a lifesaver! The convenience of prepping ahead and freezing makes it my go-to weeknight meal. So delicious and stress-free!
Sara Welch says
This was everything a gourmet meal should be and then some! Easy, hearty and delicious; my kind of comfort food, indeed!
Justine says
This is one of our favorite meals! It's total comfort food, easy to prepare and tastes great!
Deborah says
Loved the recipe. Super simple. I did add beef broth and just upped the cornstarch for the gravy.
Kristin King says
So glad to hear that! Thanks for stopping by!
Beth says
Cube steaks are an underrated protein! These are awesome.