Slow Cooker Cube Steak

This Slow Cooker Cubed Steak is so easy to make with only 8 ingredients that make a rich, savory gravy full of comforting flavor. It is a set-and-forget, easy crock pot meal, creating the most tender steak with very little clean up.

Cube Steak was a meal on repeat when I was a child, so the flavor and texture bring lots of memories along with it. For me, this recipe was born out of the need to feed my family a dinner that would satisfy everyone, still have delicious leftovers for the next day, and work with my budget. I often double this Slow Cooker Cube Steak for just that reason because it reheats just as well as it tastes fresh.

With just 15 minutes of prep, you can have everything assembled and ready to go. I love meals that are set it and go. If you are a fan of easy crockpot meals like this, be sure to check out my Crockpot Pot Roast and Easy Crock Pot Lasagna, too!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Set it and forget it - This is an easy weeknight dinner where you can put it together in the morning and not think about it again until dinnertime.
• Budget-Friendly Meal - This is an affordable cut of beef that becomes incredibly tender when slow-cooked.
• Super tender and flavorful - This becomes a melt-in-your-mouth steak with a rich gravy.
• Made with simple pantry ingredients - Nothing fancy here - just delicious food.
• Perfect for family dinners - This meal is always a crowd pleaser at my house, with my son Luke asking for it almost every week.

Ingredients

• Cubed Steaks: A budget-friendly, tender cut of meat that has been tenderized to soak up all the gravy.
• Onion: You can use a yellow or white onion to add delicious depth of flavor.
• Colored Bell Pepper: Yellow, Red or Orange bell peppers will give a veggie sweetness to every bite.
• French Onion Soup: This adds a deep, savory flavor with a rich onion base.
• Cream Chicken Soup: A pantry staple responsible for the creaminess of the dish.
• Au Jus Gravy Packet: A quick way to add bold beef flavor.
• Corn Starch: To help thicken the gravy.

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How to make Slow Cooker Cube Steak

1. Make the gravy base. In the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker, combine the French onion soup, cream of chicken soup, au jus gravy packet, and water. Stir until everything is well combined.
2. Add the steak. Place the cubed steaks into the slow cooker, making sure each piece is well coated with the gravy mixture.
3. Add veggies. Add the sliced peppers and onions, then gently mix to combine.

4. Slow cook. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, until the steak is tender.
5. Thicken the gravy - In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water. Stir the mixture into the slow cooker. (No need to remove the cubed steaks to do this unless you find it easier to mix, making sure to put the steak immediately back in.)
6. Finish on high. Turn the slow cooker to high and cook for an additional 30 minutes, or until the gravy has thickened.

Substitutions and Variations

• Swap the soup - Use what you have; you can swap for cream of mushroom or cream of celery if you prefer.
• Use different gravy - If you don't have au jus mix, brown gravy mix works just as well and still will give you a thick sauce.
• Add mushrooms - Sliced mushrooms are a great addition and pair perfectly with the gravy.
• Skip the peppers or onions - This recipe is so flexible, you can leave out or add according to your taste.
• Make it creamy - Stir in a splash of heavy cream or a little sour cream at the end for a richer gravy.
• Add a garlic flavor - Toss in a few cloves of minced garlic or a teaspoon of garlic powder for extra depth for your crock pot cube steaks.

Expert Tips

• Don't over-salt - Gravy mixes and canned soups already contain significant amounts of sodium.
• Don't skip the onions and peppers - They add a ton of flavor as they cook down in the gravy.
• Whisk the gravy well - This helps prevent lumps and keep it smooth.
• Low and Slow is best - Cooking on low gives you the most tender steak.

What to Serve with Cube Steak

Cube steak and gravy pair perfectly with classic southern comfort food sides. Below are some of my favorites.

• Mashed Potatoes
• Green Beans
• Skillet Corn
• Easy Garlic Butter Rolls
• Garden salad with Ranch Dressing

Storage

Store leftover cubed steaks in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave until warmed through.

This recipe also freezes well. Wrap the casserole dish in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge for best results, then reheat.

Equipment

• Flint and Flame Knives - For fast chopping
• Slow Cooker - Where all the Cube Steak magic happens.
• Cutting Board - Great for keeping your workspace clean

FAQs

More Delicious Crockpot Meals

• Easy Crock Pot Lasagna
• Crock Pot Birria Tacos
• The Easiest Crock Pot Pork Roast
• Crock Pot Roast
• 5 Ingredient Crockpot Chicken Tacos with Salsa

RECIPE

Recipe

Slow Cooker Cube Steak

CookitwithTim

This slow cooker cube steak is an easy, budget-friendly dinner made with simple ingredients and slow-cooked in a rich, savory gravy until tender.

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 7 hours hrs

Total Time 7 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Servings 4 people

Calories 456 kcal

Equipment

• 1 Slow Cooker 6 Quart

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 10.5 oz French Onion Soup
• ▢ 10.75 oz Cream of Chicken
• ▢ 1 packet Au jus Gravy Mix
• ▢ ½ cup Water
• ▢ 4 Cubed Steak
• ▢ 1 White Onion Sliced
• ▢ 1 Red Bell Pepper Sliced

To Thicken Gravy

• ▢ 3 tablespoon Corn Starch
• ▢ 3 tablespoon Water

Instructions

 

• Make the gravy base. In the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker, combine the French onion soup, cream of chicken soup, au jus gravy packet, and water. Stir until everything is well combined. 10.5 oz French Onion Soup 10.75 oz Cream of Chicken 1 packet Au jus Gravy Mix ½ cup Water
• Add the steak. Place the cubed steaks into the slow cooker, making sure each piece is well coated with the gravy mixture. 4 Cubed Steak
• Add veggies. Add the sliced peppers and onions, then gently mix to combine. 1 White Onion 1 Red Bell Pepper
• Slow cook. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, until the steak is tender.
• Thicken the gravy - In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water. Stir the mixture into the slow cooker. (No need to remove the cubed steaks to do this unless you find it easier to mix, making sure to put the steak immediately back in.) 3 tablespoon Corn Starch 3 tablespoon Water
• Finish on high. Turn the slow cooker to high and cook for an additional 30 minutes, or until the gravy has thickened.

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Notes

• Don't over-salt - Gravy mixes and canned soups already contain significant amounts of sodium.
• Don't skip the onions and peppers - They add a ton of flavor as they cook down in the gravy.
• Whisk the gravy well - This helps prevent lumps and keep it smooth.
• Low and Slow is best - Cooking on low gives you the most tender steak.

Storage

Store leftover cube steak in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave until warmed through.

This recipe also freezes well. Wrap the casserole dish in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge for best results, then reheat.

Nutrition

Calories: 456kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 39gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 131mgSodium: 1093mgPotassium: 1040mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1071IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 4mg

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