Cube Steak Recipe with Onion Gravy.”

Cube Steak with onion gravy is an easy recipe that goes from the fridge to the dinner table in just 30 minutes. Tender steaks smothered in a brown gravy with lots of caramelized onions.

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This smothered cube steak recipe is a quick and easy meal and the ultimate comfort food for your whole family. This fried steak is a classic recipe that makes a perfect weeknight meal or Sunday supper like my Chicken and Gravy.

Ingredients needed

• Cube Steak: Also called minute steak.
• Olive Oil: Any high smoke oil will work here like avocado oil.
• Flour: All purpose flour.
• Seasonings: Paprika, Salt, Pepper, garlic powder, onion powder.
• Worcestershire Sauce: Don’t skip it adds flavor.
• Onion: I use a yellow onion cut into 1/2-inch slices.
• Bouillon: You can also use bouillon paste.
• Beef broth: I use low sodium.
• Kitchen Bouquet: This is optional but if you prefer a richer color on the gravy add a pinch. You can find it at your local grocery store or here on Amazon.

How to make this recipe

• Step 1: Place a sheet of plastic wrap on top of the hamburger steak and pound out the pieces of cube steak thin using a meat mallet.
• Step 2: Sprinkle spice and flour mixture on all sides.

• Step 3: Place the cube steaks into the hot oil in the skillet on medium heat.
• Step 4: Flip and fry the cube steak for another couple minutes then remove to a plate.

• Step 5: Add in the butter and sliced onions, and get all the flavor off the bottom of the skillet.
• Step 6: Mix in the diced garlic and cook until fragrant.

• Step 7: Sprinkle in the flour and mix.
• Step 8: Stir in the beef stock and bring to a simmer then add in the cube steaks.

Why this recipe works

Cube steaks are an inexpensive cut of beef that makes a hearty delicious dinner. With just a few ingredients and one pan, you’ll have a delicious meal everybody will devour. like my Salisbury steak slathered over a pile of my Creamy Mashed Potatoes with a side of Green Beans and a slice of my crusty Artisan Bread.

Recipe tips

• A cast iron pan works really well for this but any pan that can withstand high heat will work great.
• Place your steak on the counter and let them come to room temperature for about 20 minutes before frying.
• Don’t cut the onions too thin or they will just melt into the sauce.
• You don’t want to overcook the meat or it will become tough. If you pound the meat thinly and cook it on high heat it will only take about 5-6 minutes for a tender cube steak .
• If your steaks are larger cook two at a time in the pan they will shrink up a bit.