5-Ingredient Crockpot Cube Steak with Gravy is a delicious and easy way to make a classic comfort food. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a tender and flavorful meal that the whole family will love.
Easy crockpot meals are essential at this stage of life for me. I love finding new recipes for simple meals with just a few ingredients, where the crockpot can do all the work for me.
This 5-Ingredient Crockpot Cube Steak recipe is the perfect example! Similar to my Crockpot Pork Chops and my Beef Stroganoff, it uses a can of condensed cream of mushroom soup as a recipe starter.
This recipe also relies on a packet of brown gravy mix, plus onion flakes and worcestershire sauce. Those four ingredients combine to create a rich, flavorful gravy.
The gravy coats the pieces of tender cube steak, which you can cut with a fork.
I love how simple this easy slow cooker recipe is. The cube steaks can be served over rice, mashed potatoes, or egg noodles.
Need another cube steak recipe idea? This old fashioned chicken fried steak is a winner, and you can peruse 22 cube steak recipes for even more ideas!
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What is cube steak?
Cube steak (also called cubed steak) is a cut of beef that has been tenderized by pounding it with a meat tenderizer. The pounding creates small indentations in the meat, which helps to break down the muscle fibers and make the meat more tender. Cube steak is typically made from the round or chuck cuts of beef. It is often used in dishes such as chicken-fried steak, country fried steak, and Swiss steak.
Here are some interesting facts about cube steak:
- Cube steak is a relatively inexpensive cut of beef.
- Cube steak is a good source of protein and iron.
- Cube steak is low in fat and calories.
- Cube steak can be cooked in a variety of ways, including pan-frying, grilling, and baking.
- Cooking cube steak in the crockpot with a rich gravy helps the meat keep its flavor and stay tender.
Ingredients
- Cube steaks are relatively inexpensive—I found these for $5.99/lb at my local grocery store.
- A can of condensed cream of mushroom soup + a packet of brown gravy mix create the rich sauce for the steaks.
- Onion powder and worcestershire sauce amp up the flavor even more. You’ll likely only need a pinch of salt for this recipe, or just leave it out entirely as there is salt in the gravy mix, soup, and worcestershire sauce.
How to make crockpot cube steaks with gravy
Start by whisking together the cream of mushroom soup, brown gravy mix, worcestershire sauce, and onion powder in a slow cooker.
Add the cube steaks, and use tongs to turn the steaks to coat them with the gravy.
Cover and cook on high for 3–4 hours or on low for 6–7 hours.
Cooking the cube steaks in the gravy will make them tender as they slow cook in the crockpot.
That’s it! This easy cube steak recipe is ready to serve.
Can I make crockpot cube steaks ahead of time?
Crockpot Cube Steaks are a great make-ahead meal. Let the cube steaks and gravy cool slightly, then transfer to a covered dish. Keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days until you’re ready to serve them.
You can reheat the meat and gravy in the crockpot on warm, in the microwave, or in a skillet on the stovetop.
Frequently Asked Questions
3–4 hours on high or 6–7 hours on low.
The cube steak will be tender and no longer pink on the inside.
I recommend defrosting the cube steaks first. Defrost them in the refrigerator overnight, or place in a large zip-top bag, seal tightly, and run cool water over the bag until the cube steaks are defrosted (you can also soak them, in the bag, in cool water—place a plate on top so they don’t float to the surface).
Cube steak is made from a lean cut of beef, so there’s not a lot of fat to keep it tender. Cooking cube steaks correctly can alleviate this problem, such as using the slow cooker to cook them in gravy.
You can thicken the gravy with cornstarch. Mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water, and add it to the slow cooker for the last 1 hour of cooking time. You can also thicken it after cooking, by adding the cornstarch/water mixture to the gravy and heating it on the stovetop until thickened.
Variations
- Substitute cream of chicken or cream of celery soup for the cream of mushroom soup.
- Substitute 1 cup of beef broth in place of the brown gravy mix + water. The sauce will be a little thinner.
- Use soy sauce instead of worcestershire sauce.
- Add a packet of Lipton onion soup mix for even more savory onion flavor.
- Use a sliced yellow onion in place of the onion powder.
- Add sliced mushrooms (add them with the cube steaks).
Freezing instructions
You can freeze cube steaks with gravy for up to 3 months. Place in a freezer bag or in a freezer-safe dish. Defrost for 24 hours in the refrigerator before reheating in the microwave, on the stovetop, or in the slow cooker.
What to serve with crockpot cube steaks
Here are a few ideas to round out the meal!
- Egg noodles
- Brown rice or white rice
- Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
- Roasted asparagus
- Roasted Garlic Broccoli
- Slices of crusty French bread or Italian bread (warmed in the oven first!)
- A leafy green salad
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📖 Recipe
Crockpot Cube Steak (5 Ingredients)
Ingredients
- 1 can (10¾ oz) cream of mushroom soup
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 packet (¾ oz) brown gravy mix
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup water
- 4 cube steaks
Instructions
- Place the cream of mushroom soup, onion, gravy mix, worcestershire sauce, and water in a slow cooker. Whisk to combine.
- Add the cube steaks, turning to coat.
- Cook on high for 3–4 hours or on low for 6–8 hours.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.
Notes
- Substitute cream of chicken or cream of celery soup for the cream of mushroom soup.
- Substitute 1 cup of beef broth in place of the brown gravy mix + water. The sauce will be a little thinner.
- Use soy sauce instead of worcestershire sauce.
- Add a packet of Lipton onion soup mix for even more savory onion flavor.
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