Best 2 Smothered Cube Steak Recipes

Smothered cube steak is a hearty and flavorful dish that is sure to please the whole family. This classic Southern comfort food is made by coating tenderized cube steak in a seasoned flour mixture, then browning it in a skillet. The steak is then smothered in a rich and savory gravy, made with onions, garlic, mushrooms, and tomatoes. Served over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles, smothered cube steak is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

SMOTHERED CUBE STEAK

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I saw this recipe on Facebook a few times, and each time it was from a different food blog. It had nearly all positive comments from those who had tried it. It looked good, so I decided to give the recipe a try. It really is quite good, and it goes together rather quickly, so it's a good option for those busy nights when you...

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories Steaks and Chops

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 cube steaks
salt
black pepper
cajun seasoning, to taste (i used almost 1 tablespoon total)
1/4 c flour (approximate)
vegetable oil, for frying
4 c sliced mushrooms (i used button mushromoms, but i think cremini would also be good)
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
3 c low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 tsp dried thyme leaves

Steps:

1. Season both sides of cube steaks with salt, pepper and Cajun seasoning. Rub a little flour into both sides of each cube steak.
2. Heat vegetable oil in skillet over over medium heat. Add cube steaks and cook 5 minutes each side. Remove cooked steaks to a platter, and cover with foil to keep warm.
3. Add mushrooms, onion and garlic to skillet with pan drippings, and cook about 5 minutes or until mushrooms and onions are tender, stirring frequently to scrape up browned bits from the skillet. (I added a little Cajun seasoning too, but that wasn't in the original recipe.)
4. Stir 2 tablespoons of flour into the gravy. Add the broth and thyme, and stir well. Cook over medium heat until gravy is thickened. Return cube steaks to skillet and heat several minutes in the gravy, turn and cook other side for several minutes or until heated through and cooked thoroughly. Add a little more broth if the gravy thickens too quickly.

SLOW COOKER SMOTHERED CUBE STEAK AND POTATOES RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Slow Cooker Smothered Cube Steak and Potatoes Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by mikeimmell

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

You will need a 5 quart slow cooker crock pot
4 - 8 oz cube steaks ( approximately 2 lbs)
garlic salt
fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 cup of all purpose flour seasoned with 1 tbsp of montreal steak seasoning or you can simply season the flour with 1 tbsp garlic salt and 2 tsp black pepper
olive oil and 2 pats butter
Cooking oil Spray
2 packages of brown gravy mix
2 cups of water
3 or 4 fresh garlic cloves
1/2 of a small onion sliced into thin slices and separated into rings
4 to 6 medium size white russet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 3/4 inch slices
2 dried bay leaves
2 tbsp worcestershire sauce

Steps:

Season both sides of the cube steaks with garlic salt and black pepper OR you can season them with the montreal steak seasoning instead. Dredge the steaks in the seasoned all purpose flour. Pour olive oil into your skillet, just enough to coat the bottom of the skillet, and add 2 pats of butter to the skillet. Heat the oil and butter in the skillet being careful not to burn the butter as its heating and then brown the steaks in the skillet on both sides until they are golden brown and crisp, approximately 2 - 3 minutes on each side. Spray the inside liner of your crock pot with the cooking oil spray. Place the 4 browned cube steaks on the bottom of your crock pot. Pour 2 cups of water in a large glass and add the brown gravy mix. Stir with a fork until well blended and there are no lumps showing in the glass and then pour gravy mixture over the steaks. Crush 3 or 4 garlic cloves and then place the whole garlic cloves inside the crockpot. You can peel the garlic if you want or just throw them in as they will be removed and discarded after cooking. Spread the onions on top of the steaks in an even layer and then add the sliced potatoes on top of that. Put the 2 bay leaves in the slow cooker, cover with your lid and then cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 - 8 hours. After the steaks have cooked for the required amount of time, taste and re-season if needed and then add the 2 tbsp of worcestershire sauce to the crock pot about 15 minutes before serving.

Tips:

Choose the right cut of meat. Cube steak is a good choice because it's thin and tender. You can also use flank steak or skirt steak.
Tenderize the meat. Pounding the meat with a mallet helps to break down the fibers and make it more tender.
Season the meat well. Use a combination of salt, pepper, and garlic powder to flavor the meat.
Brown the meat in a hot skillet. This helps to seal in the juices and create a flavorful crust.
Add the gravy. You can use a store-bought gravy or make your own. If you're making your own, use a combination of beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and cornstarch.
Simmer the meat in the gravy until it's tender. This usually takes about 1 hour.
Serve the smothered cube steak over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles.

Conclusion:

Smothered cube steak is a classic comfort food dish that's easy to make and always a hit. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a delicious and hearty meal that your family and friends will love. The key to making great smothered cube steak is to use tender meat, season it well, and simmer it in a flavorful gravy until it's fall-apart tender. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give smothered cube steak a try. You won't be disappointed!