Description
This Crock Pot Cube Steak with Gravy recipe offers tender, flavorful cube steaks cooked low and slow in a savory gravy made from beef gravy mix, cream of chicken soup, and French onion soup. Perfectly simple to prepare, this comforting dish is ideal for an easy and hearty meal with minimal hands-on time.
Ingredients
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For the Gravy and Cooking
- 1 packet beef gravy mix
- 10.75 ounce can cream of chicken soup
- 10.5 ounce can French onion soup
- ½ cup water
- 2 pounds cube steak (about 4 cube steaks)
For Thickening the Gravy
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Prepare the Gravy Base: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the packet of beef gravy mix, cream of chicken soup, French onion soup, and ½ cup of water. Mix thoroughly until smooth, then pour this mixture into the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Add the Cube Steaks: Place the cube steaks evenly into the slow cooker over the prepared gravy mixture, ensuring they are well coated.
- Slow Cook the Steaks: Cover the slow cooker and cook on the low setting for 6 to 8 hours. About halfway through the cooking time, turn the cube steaks in the gravy to ensure even cooking and flavor absorption. The steaks should be tender and fully cooked at the end of this period.
- Thicken the Gravy: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 3 tablespoons cold water until smooth. Carefully remove the cube steaks from the slow cooker and set aside. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the gravy in the slow cooker. Return the steaks to the pot, turn the heat to high, and cook for an additional 30 minutes until the gravy has thickened to your desired consistency.
Notes
- Turn steaks halfway through cooking to ensure even flavor distribution and tenderness.
- Use a 6-quart slow cooker for best results to accommodate ingredients and allow proper cooking space.
- You can serve this dish with mashed potatoes, rice, or vegetables to complement the rich gravy.
- This recipe can be adapted by using different canned soups if preferred.
