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A plate of slow cooker cube steak and gravy next to a bowl of mashed potatoes, ready to be served.

Crock Pot Cube Steak: The Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe

The most tender and flavorful Crock Pot Cube Steak recipe! Slow-cooked to perfection in a rich and savory onion mushroom gravy for an easy, satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cube Steak
  • 2 lbs cube steaks
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour for dredging
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion sliced
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 packet (1 oz) dry onion soup mix
  • 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Equipment

  • 1 Crock Pot (6-quart)
  • 1 Large Skillet

Method
 

  1. In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, salt, and pepper.
  2. Dredge each cube steak in the seasoned flour, ensuring it's lightly coated on both sides. Shake off any excess.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, sear the cube steaks for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. You may need to do this in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Transfer the seared steaks to the bottom of your slow cooker.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, dry onion soup mix, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce until the mixture is smooth.
  5. Arrange the sliced onions over the cube steaks in the crock pot. Pour the prepared gravy mixture evenly over the onions and steak.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the steak is tender and easily flakes with a fork.
  7. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice, with the gravy spooned over top.

Notes

Browning is a must! Don't skip searing the steaks; it adds a huge amount of flavor to the dish.
Thickening the gravy: If you prefer a thicker gravy, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to make a slurry. Stir it into the crock pot during the last 30 minutes of cooking on HIGH.