Crock Pot Cubed Steak With Mushroom Gravy
This easy crock pot cubed steak recipe is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender, slow-cooked beef smothered in a savory mushroom-onion gravy. With no prep required, this one-pot meal is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Serve it with mashed potatoes or rice for a hearty, satisfying meal!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (LOW) or 4-5 hours (HIGH)
- Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes (LOW) or 4-5 hours 5 minutes (HIGH)v
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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4 (6-ounce) cube steaks
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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1 small yellow onion, sliced
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6 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
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1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
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1 (10.5-ounce) can French onion soup
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1 cup beef broth
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3 tablespoons tomato paste
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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2 tablespoons cold water
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2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
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Prepare the Steaks:
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Pat the cube steaks dry with paper towels.
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Season with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
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Layer in the Slow Cooker:
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Place 2 cube steaks at the bottom of the crock pot.
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Top with half of the onions and mushrooms.
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Add the remaining steaks on top, then layer with the rest of the onions and mushrooms.
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Make the Gravy:
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In a bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, French onion soup, beef broth, and tomato paste.
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Pour the mixture over the steaks and vegetables.
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Slow Cook:
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Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours (or HIGH for 4-5 hours) until the steaks are fork-tender.
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Thicken the Gravy:
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In the last hour of cooking, whisk together cornstarch and cold water to make a slurry.
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Stir the slurry into the slow cooker, cover, and continue cooking until the gravy thickens.
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Serve & Enjoy:
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Plate the cube steaks, generously spoon the mushroom-onion gravy on top, and garnish with fresh parsley.
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Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles for a complete meal!
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Notes
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If you prefer a thicker gravy, you can add a little more cornstarch slurry.
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This dish is great served with a side of green beans or roasted vegetables.
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Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1 cube steak with gravy)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 105mg