Slow Cooker Cube Steak and Gravy

🥩 Slow Cooker Cube Steak and Gravy

A simple, tender “set-it-and-forget-it” comfort meal where cube steak cooks low and slow until it’s melt-in-your-mouth soft in rich brown gravy.

🧾 Ingredients

• 4–6 cube steaks
• 1 packet onion soup mix (or 1 chopped onion + seasoning)
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional but recommended)
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• 2–3 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Optional sear (for extra flavor)
   • Lightly brown cube steaks in a pan for 1–2 minutes per side.
2. Layer in slow cooker
   • Place cube steaks at the bottom.
   • Sprinkle onion soup mix (or onions + seasoning).
3. Make the gravy
   • In a bowl, mix:
     • cream of mushroom soup
     • beef broth
     • Worcestershire sauce
   • Pour over steaks.
4. Cook
   • Low: 6–8 hours
   • High: 3–4 hours
   • Cook until steak is tender and easy to cut.
5. Thicken gravy (optional)
   • Mix cornstarch with a little water.
   • Stir into slow cooker during the last 30 minutes.

🍽️ Serving ideas

• Mashed potatoes (classic combo)
• White rice
• Egg noodles
• Steamed vegetables

😋 Why it works

• Slow cooking breaks down tough cube steak fibers
• Cream soup + broth creates a rich, savory gravy
• Long cook time = fork-tender texture

If you want, I can also give you:

• a homemade gravy version (no canned soup)
• or an Instant Pot faster recipe (same taste, 45 minutes)