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    Recipes » Entrées » 22 Cube Steak Recipes

    22 Cube Steak Recipes

    Published: May 20, 2023 by Kate Shungu · This post may contain affiliate links

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    four images of cube steaks with brown gravy, and one cut into strips and fried.
    cube steak with brown gravy and fried cube steak with white gravy.

    Cube steak is economical, easy to find, and extremely versatile. We’ve rounded up 22 cube steak recipes that will elevate this humble cut of meat to a delicious dinner.

    cube steaks with gravy on a white platter next to a blue tea towel.

    I can hear it now—the sound of cube steak frying in my mom’s 1980s electric skillet. She coated the steaks in flour and sautéed them in butter, though there are myriad more ways to cook them.

    I went off in search of some seriously flavorful cube steak recipes, and my fellow food bloggers delivered!

    Here you’ll find crockpot recipes, skillet recipes, instant pot recipes, air fryer recipes, cube steaks covered in gravy, fried cube steaks, onion smothered cube steaks, and even cube steaks stuffed into sandwiches.

    Scroll down below for a look at these delightful dinner recipes!

    What is cube steak, anyway?

    Cube steak is a cut of beef made with top round, bottom round, or top sirloin. Since those cuts can be tougher, the butcher passes it through a mechanical tenderizer to create indentations on the meat, which makes it tender.

    Since it’s a lean cut of meat, this also makes the beef less chewy.

    Cube steak can also be labeled as cubed steak, minute steak, or swiss steak.

    two pieces of raw cube steak on white parchment paper.

    What’s the best way to cook cube steak?

    Since cube steaks are a lean cut of beef, they benefit from either cooking JUST until cooked through (sautéing or frying) OR braising low and slow (such as in a crockpot) with liquid.

    Each of the recipes below uses either one of these techniques to create tender cube steaks.

    Crockpot Recipes

    cube steak with gravy on a bed of mashed potatoes on a white plate.

    Crockpot Cube Steak
    (5 Ingredients)

    You just need 5 ingredients to create cube steaks in a rich and creamy gravy. Just dump everything into the slow cooker and let it cook!

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    cube steak with brown sauce on a bed of linguine on a white decorative plate.

    Crockpot Cube Steak with Mushroom Gravy

    Also known as “Working Woman’s Cube Steak”, this slow cooker recipe uses cream of mushroom soup, milk, onion soup mix, and mushrooms to create a creamy gravy.

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    Chicken fried steak recipes

    piece of chicken fried steak with white gravy on top of mashed potatoes with green beans on the side.

    Old Fashioned Chicken Fried Steak

    This hearty recipe involves dipping the cube steaks twice into buttermilk/eggs and then a seasoned flour before frying to perfection. The creamy white gravy on top is made with the drippings, so it’s packed with flavor!

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    chicken fried steak topped with a creamy gravy on a white plate with an herb garnish.

    Dinner for Two: Chicken Fried Steak

    This recipe is perfectly portioned for two people—perfect for date night or Saturday evening at home!

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    oval casserole dish filled with chicken fried steak and sliced onions in a creamy white gravy.

    Chicken Fried Steak with Onions

    This classic chicken fried steak recipe is smothered in onions in a rich and creamy white gravy.

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    chicken fried steak topped with white gravy on a black platter with peas and more white gravy.

    Grandma’s Country Fried Steak with Pepper Gravy

    These tender fried cube steaks are topped with a creamy pepper gravy for some good old fashioned comfort food.

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    piece of country fried steak and mashed potatoes topped with brown gravy on a white dinner plate.

    Country Fried Steak with Brown Gravy

    This simple recipe for country fried steak is breaded with seasoned flour, then topped with a flavorful brown gravy (no milk required for this one!).

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    Stovetop recipes

    cube steaks in a skillet with a brown onion sauce, topped with chopped parsley.

    Cube Steak with Onion Gravy

    This classic recipe for seared cube steak is topped with sautéed onions and an easy brown gravy. It’s quick and easy comfort food!

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    cube steak covered in brown gravy next to a pile of steamed broccoli.

    Cube Steak (Keto, Gluten Free, Whole30, Paleo)

    This healthier take on cube steak is sautéed to perfection in olive oil, then covered in a rich brown gravy made with onions, mushrooms, and garlic.

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    fried pork cube steak topped with a creamy herb gravy.

    Pan Fried Cube Steak with Herb Gravy

    Herbs are the star of this pork cube steak recipe, which is topped with a creamy herb gravy.

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    cube steak topped with onions and brown gravy next to mashed potatoes.

    Cube Steak with Onion Soup Mix

    A packet of onion soup mix is the secret behind the amazing flavor of this simple cube steak recipe.

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    cube steak topped with mushrooms and brown gravy.

    Country Style Steak with Mushroom Gravy

    Love mushrooms? Don’t miss this flavorful cube steak recipe, made with a simple beef broth gravy that’s thickened with cornstarch. Serve rice on the side to soak up all that delicious gravy!

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    cube steak covered in onions and a thin brown gravy.

    20 Minute Cube Steak Recipe

    Get dinner on the table in just 20 minutes with this simple recipe that features cube steak and onions in a hearty brown gravy.

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    Air fryer recipes

    cube steak coated in teriyaki glaze with rice.

    Air Fryer Teriyaki Cube Steak

    This super easy recipe consists of cube steak marinated in teriyaki sauce, then air fried to perfection. Just add rice and serve!

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    chicken fried steak with white gravy on a bed of mashed potatoes.

    Air Fryer Chicken Fried Steak

    Put away the skillet—you can make a perfectly crispy chicken fried steak in the air fryer!

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    Instant pot recipes

    cube steak with potatoes, mushrooms, and onions in a brown gravy on a white plate.

    Instant Pot Cube Steak

    This recipe boasts the addition of potatoes, mushrooms, and onions to the cube steak to make it a one-dish meal. It’s all wrapped up in a flavorful brown gravy.

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    swiss steak covered in tomato gravy with mashed potatoes and green beans on a white plate.

    Instant Pot Swiss Steak

    Tomatoes are the star of this classic dinner recipe, made in the instant pot to make it extra easy!

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    Even more cube steak recipes

    cooked cube steak on a white plate with broccoli and a whole roasted sweet potato.

    Cast Iron Cube Steak

    Learn how to sear the perfect cube steak in a cast iron pan—no extra ingredients required!

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    hands holding a hoagie roll stuffed with cube steak, pernil, ham, and various condiments.

    Tripletas (Steak, Pernil, and Ham Sandwiches)

    Don’t miss this extra hearty Puerto Rican sandwich! It’s stuffed with marinated cube steak, pernil (slow cooked pork roast), and deli ham, plus a variety of toppings, like shoestring potato chips.

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    fried steak strips in a red and white paper lined basket next to french fries.

    Idaho Finger Steaks

    Fried steak, bite sized for snacking! This genius recipe consists of strips of cube steak, soaked in buttermilk, battered, and fried to perfection. Just add ketchup for a delightful appetizer or main course.

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    cube steak smothered in onions both in a skillet with a single serving on a white plate.

    Bistec Encebollao (Cube Steak Smothered in Onions)

    This Puerto Rican smothered steak recipe features tender cube steak in a vinegary sauce, with plenty of sautéed onions. Serve with rice and dinner is done!

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    cube steaks in a skillet in a chili sauce, along with sliced limes.

    Chili Lime Cube Steaks

    These flavorful sautéed steaks are coated in a chili lime sauce, with a touch of honey for sweetness. This would be excellent with a side of roasted sweet potatoes!

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    FAQs about cube steak

    How do I know when cube steak is done? Can it be slightly pink in the center?

    Cube steak is done when it’s either completely cooked through (no pink), OR slightly pink in the center.

    Why is my cube steak tough?

    Cube steak can get tough and chewy when overcooked. Reduce the cooking time next time, and use a method that employs braising (cooking in a liquid) so it stays tender.

    Is cube steak healthy?

    Cube steak is a lean cut of beef, typically cut from the sirloin or round. As a result, it’s lower in fat and calories than more marbled cuts of beef.

    How long does cube steak last?

    Leftover cube steak will last in the refrigerator for 3–4 days.

    What to serve with cube steak

    Here are a few side dish ideas that pair nicely with cube steak:

    • Mashed potatoes
    • White or brown rice
    • Egg noodles
    • Roasted potatoes
    • Roasted broccoli
    • Grilled or roasted asparagus
    • Leafy green salad
    • Slices of baguette or your favorite crusty bread (for soaking up sauce/gravy)

    More side dish ideas

    • cheesy mashed potatoes in a green bowl, topped with chives and shredded cheddar.
      Extra Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
    • round biscuits with cheddar cheese on a white serving platter.
      Bisquick Cheddar Biscuits
    • roasted broccoli on a white platter with a purple and white tablecloth underneath.
      Roasted Garlic Broccoli
    • pull apart garlic bread on a green tea towel
      Pull-Apart Garlic Bread
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