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Cube Steak Deluxe

Name: Cube Steak Deluxe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 4 pcs beef cube steak (tenderized beef round steak) about 1-inch thick; 4 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 pcs yellow onion medium, finely diced; 120 g canned mushroom drained and sliced; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 300 g mushroom gravy canned or jarred; 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (optional)

Tenderized cube steaks are seared and then gently simmered in a rich and savory mushroom gravy with onions. This one-pan meal is a comforting classic that delivers deep flavor with minimal effort. It's perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 1 hr 25 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 353 kcal

Allergen information: may contain milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

4 pcsbeef cube steak (tenderized beef round steak), about 1-inch thick
4 tbspunsalted butter
1 pcsyellow onion, medium, finely diced
120 gcanned mushroom, drained and sliced
0.5 tspgarlic powder
0.5 tspsalt
0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
300 gmushroom gravy, canned or jarred

garnish

2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped(optional)

Equipment

tongs · spatula · cutting board · knife · large skillet with lid

The method

Step by step

1
Pat the cube steaks dry with a paper towel and season both sides evenly with the salt and black pepper.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Drying the steaks helps them get a better sear in the pan.
2
Melt the butter in a large skillet with a lid over medium-high heat.
About 2 min
3
Carefully place the seasoned steaks in the hot skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side until nicely browned.
About 6 min
Cook’s note: Work in batches if necessary to ensure all steaks get a good sear.
4
Remove the seared steaks from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.
About 1 min
5
Reduce the heat to medium and add the diced onion to the same skillet.
About 1 min
6
Sauté the onion for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it has softened and become translucent.
About 5 min
7
Stir in the garlic powder and sliced mushrooms. Cook for another 2 minutes until the mushrooms are heated through.
About 2 min
8
Pour the mushroom gravy into the skillet. Stir everything together, scraping the bottom of the pan to lift any flavorful browned bits.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Those browned bits, called 'fond', add a lot of flavor to the gravy.
9
Return the seared steaks and any accumulated juices from the plate back into the skillet, nestling them into the gravy.
About 1 min
10
Bring the mixture to a low simmer, then reduce the heat to the lowest setting that maintains a gentle bubble.
About 2 min
11
Cover the skillet and cook for 60 minutes, or until the steaks are fork-tender. Stir once or twice during cooking.
About 1 hr
Cook’s note: Low and slow cooking is key to making the cube steak tender.
12
Serve the steaks hot, topped with a generous spoonful of the mushroom and onion gravy. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
About 2 min

Per serving

Nutrition

52%Score

Calories: 352.8kcal
Protein: 27.2g
Carbs: 6.7g
Fat: 23.4g
Fibre: 1.9g
Sugar: 2.7g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Gently reheat in a covered pan over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.