Best Super Tender Cube Steaks Recipes

CUBE STEAK RECIPE

Steps:

• See notes section below for Slow Cooker instructions.
• Seasoning Prep: Combine the meat seasoning mix and set aside.
• Gravy Prep: Combine the cornstarch and cold water in a medium bowl and whisk until incorporated and smooth. Add 1 cup chicken broth, 1 cup beef broth, 1 beef bouillon, 1 tsp onion powder, ½ tsp garlic powder and 1 ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce. Whisk to combine and set aside.
• Meat Prep: Place saran wrap over each cube steak and use the rough end of a meat tenderizer to pound it thin, about ½ inch thick or so. This really makes a nice difference in the consistency of the meat even though cube steak has already been tenderized.
• Rub seasoning mix on each side of the steak, then rub with flour.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear 2 steaks at a time for about 3 minutes per side. (Add a splash more olive oil if needed and adjust heat up or down slightly as needed as the steaks cook.) Set steaks on a plate to rest.
• Leave the meat flecks in the pan, this is called "fond" and it will add flavor to the gravy. If you have any black/burnt areas, use a damp paper towel to carefully clean that out.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat and use a silicone spatula to 'clean' the bottom of the pan. Add the onions and toss to coat. Cook the onions for 15-25 minutes, until desired consistency is obtained. I like mine very soft and reduced, almost caramelized. Be sure to stir them often as they cook.
• Add the liquid gravy mixture and use a silicone spatula to clean the bottom and sides of the pan once again. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
• Add the steaks and any juices back to the pan and spoon some gravy on the top of each steak. Simmer with the lid partially covered for 5 minutes or so, until the gravy is thickened and the meat is cooked to your liking.
• Optional: Remove from heat and melt 2 Tablespoons cold butter at the end for a silky, velvety finish. This is a technique that chefs use called "monter au beurre".
• Serve with mashed potatoes, buttermilk biscuits, and roasted carrots or green beans.

MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH CUBED STEAKS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350. Heat olive oil in large (cast iron works best) skillet on med-med/high heat.
• 2. Mix flour, salt & pepper (I prefer fresh ground) in pie plate.
• 3. Dredge cubed steaks in flour mixture.
• 4. Brown steaks maybe 5 min. per side.
• 5. Turning over a few times.
• 6. Place cooked cubed steaks in a deep casserole dish. Drain oil from skillet, reserving steak/flour residue.
• 7. Mix soup mix with 2 cups water in a bowl.
• 8. Pour water into cast iron skillet.
• 9. Turn heat higher whisking to loosen browned bits in skillet. I sometimes add some of the leftover flour at this time... mixture does not need to be thick as it thickens in the oven.
• 10. Pour this mixture over cubed steaks.
• 11. Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour.
• 12. Makes its own gravy & cubed steaks are so tender, you won't need a knife!

SUPER TENDER CUBE STEAKS

Steps:

• Spray a baking dish with nonstick spray.
• Season the cube steaks on both sides with seasoning salt, garlic and black pepper.
• Place some rings of onion on top of steaks, then add chunks of potatoes, then a few more onions.Sprinkle potatoes and onions with a little more of the seasoning.
• Pour beef broth over all and also add the worcheshire sauce to taste. Cover tightly with foil and bake at 325 for 2 hours ( no peeking till at least 1.5 hours then check if more liquid is needed).
• You may also add any other veggie of your choice at the beginning, carrots or some shrooms might be good! Enjoy.

BERDEAN'S CUBE STEAK

Steps:

• Season the cube steaks on both sides with salt and pepper. Pour the flour onto a shallow plate and press the steaks into the flour; shake off the excess flour. Heat the oil in a large skillet with lid over medium-high heat. Place the steaks into the hot oil, and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.
• Pour water into the skillet to almost cover the steaks. Stir the beef bouillon and salt to taste into the water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until very tender, about 2 hours.

TENDER CUBE STEAKS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Season steaks with black pepper, garlic powder, and Cajun seasoning.
• Place steaks in baking dish and pour the club soda over them.
• Combine cream of mushroom soup, cream of mushroom with roasted garlic soup, and dry onion soup, and pour over the steaks.
• Bake uncovered for one hour, without opening the oven door.