Best 4 Smothered Cube Steak With Onions Recipes

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If you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe that's both delicious and affordable, look no further than smothered cube steak with onions. This classic comfort food dish is made with thin slices of beef that are dredged in flour and then pan-fried until golden brown. The steak is then smothered in a savory gravy made with onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes. Serve smothered cube steak with mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite sides for a complete meal that the whole family will love.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CUBE STEAK WITH ONION GRAVY



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Make and share this Cube Steak With Onion Gravy recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Petdrwife

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cube steaks
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
vegetable oil
1 onion (diced)
2 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons flour

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet.
  • Mix flour, salt and pepper.
  • Dredge cube steaks in flour mixture; fry steaks until cooked but do not overcook or will become stringy.
  • Remove steaks from pan and drain on towels; cover to keep warm.
  • Drain off all of fat except for 2 tablespoons.
  • Saute onion in skillet till tender;scrape up little bits of meat from pan.
  • Add flour and cook with onion till slightly brown.
  • Whisk in beef broth and cook till thick and bubbly. If not thick enough mix up a little flour/water and whisk into gravy.
  • Cut cube steaks into 1" strips and return to pan with gravy; heat through and serve.

BASIC SMOTHERED STEAK AND ONIONS



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I have not tried this one yet, but my friend Anni who gave it to me is an excellent cook so I have no doubt it's wonderful!

Provided by AnOkie2

Categories     Meat

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 lbs top round steaks or 2 lbs bottom round steaks, about 3/4 inch thick
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 large onions, thinly sliced
2 bay leaves
3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/4 cup beer
1 cup beef stock or 1 cup beef broth

Steps:

  • Mix the flour, salt and pepper together.
  • Pound this mixture into the meat well.
  • Cut the meat into 4-6 pieces.
  • Heat the oil in a heavy skillet and cook the steaks in batches over medium-high heat until brown on both sides.
  • Remove the meat and reduce the heat to medium.
  • Add the onions and cook until limp and golden.
  • If the pan is dry, add a few tablespoons of water to the skillet.
  • Lay the meat over the onions and add the bay leaves, thyme, beer and beef stock.
  • Cover tightly and reduce the heat to low.
  • Simmer gently for 30-40 minutes until the meat is very tender.
  • Do not let it boil.
  • Remove the bay leaves and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • If the sauce is too thin, remove the meat and raise the heat; boil until the liquid thickens slightly.
  • Serve the steaks topped with the onions and sauce.
  • This is good served with either mashed potatoes or buttered noodles.

COUNTRY FRIED STEAKS WITH SWEET ONION GRAVY



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A simple recipe, but dressed up with a different, more flavorful, topping.

Provided by TerryWilson

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Beef     Steaks

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 ¼ teaspoons onion powder
1 ¼ teaspoons garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 (4 ounce) beef cube steaks
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 very large sweet onions (such as Vidalia®), thinly sliced
2 cups beef stock
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, stir together the flour, cornstarch, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until thoroughly mixed. Remove 1/3 cup of the flour mixture, and set aside. Gently press the cube steaks into the remaining flour mixture in the bowl until well coated on both sides.
  • Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until the foam subsides on the butter. Gently pan-fry the steaks until the coating is browned, about 4 minutes per side. Turn only once. Remove the steaks to a platter.
  • Spread the onions out into the skillet with the remaining oil and butter, and cook over medium heat until the onions are translucent, 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often. Sprinkle the reserved flour mixture over the onions; cook and stir for 1 more minute, then pour in the beef stock and milk. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly until the gravy is thickened. Scrape the pan well to dissolve any flavor bits left in the bottom. Return the browned steaks to the gravy mixture, then push them down into the gravy. Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the steaks are very tender, about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456 calories, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 48.1 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 398.1 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

SMOTHERED ROUND STEAK WITH GRAVY



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This is one of the first recipes I learned to cook when I was a teenager. Mom taught me to cook over the phone, after I got home from school every day. She was working and I didn't think about it at the time, but later I realized my calls were reassuring to her, since she knew I was safely home. Even when Mom told me how to do it, I nearly always tweaked it! Most of the time, it turned out okay. Mashed potatoes and biscuits are perfect with this, along with a vegetable.

Provided by Bibi

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (2 1/2 pound) tenderized round steak, cut into 6 pieces
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour, divided
1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
½ cup cooking oil, divided
1 large onion, sliced
1 cup water
1 teaspoon beef base (such as Better than Bouillon®)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups milk

Steps:

  • Sprinkle each side of the round steak pieces with salt and pepper, rubbing seasoning into the meat.
  • Combine 1/2 cup flour and garlic powder in a 1-gallon resealable bag. Add steak pieces, seal bag, and shake to evenly coat all the pieces.
  • Heat 1/3 cup of oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add seasoned and floured steak pieces to the skillet in a single layer in batches and cook until browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and keep warm. Repeat with remaining pieces, adding more oil, if necessary, until all are browned.
  • Add onion slices to the same skillet and stir, coating onions with pan drippings, until onion slices have separated and are just beginning to soften, about 2 minutes. Move onions to one side of the skillet and return browned steak pieces to the skillet. Spread steak evenly in the skillet and place onions on top.
  • Stir together water, beef base, and Worcestershire sauce in a microwave-safe container. Microwave on high for 1 minute, stir, and pour into the skillet. Cover, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until the steak is tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Remove the steak from the skillet and add reserved 1/2 cup of flour to the pan drippings. Increase heat to medium; stir briskly and cook until bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir in milk and keep stirring until gravy bubbles again. Return steak, onions, and any accumulated juices to the skillet, cover, and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors are well combined, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 107.5 mg, Fat 31.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 43.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 95.8 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

Tips:

  • Use a good quality cut of meat. Cube steak is a tough cut of meat, so it's important to use a good quality cut that has been properly tenderized. Look for a cut that is evenly thick and free of large pieces of fat or gristle.
  • Tenderize the meat before cooking. In addition to using a good quality cut of meat, you can also tenderize the meat before cooking to make it even more tender. You can do this by pounding the meat with a meat mallet or by marinating it in a mixture of vinegar, oil, and spices.
  • Cook the meat over medium heat. When cooking cube steak, it's important to cook it over medium heat. This will help to prevent the meat from becoming tough and dry. Cook the meat for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until it is cooked through.
  • Use a good quality gravy. The gravy is an important part of this dish, so it's important to use a good quality gravy. You can use a store-bought gravy or you can make your own. If you're making your own gravy, be sure to use a good quality beef broth and add some fresh herbs and spices for flavor.
  • Serve the dish with your favorite sides. Smothered cube steak can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or green beans. You can also serve it with a side of bread or rolls to soak up the gravy.

Conclusion:

Smothered cube steak is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. By following these tips, you can make sure that your smothered cube steak is tender, flavorful, and delicious.

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