This easy, one-pan meal transforms affordable cube steak into fork-tender goodness, smothered in a savory onion and mushroom gravy. Perfect for weeknight dinners served over mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles!
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
⏳ Cook Time: 40 minutes
⏱ Total Time: 50 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4
🔥 Calories per Serving: ~400
🛒 Ingredients
For the Steak:
- 🥩 4 cube steaks
- 🧂 1 tsp salt
- 🌶️ ½ tsp black pepper
- 🌿 ½ tsp garlic powder
- 🌽 ½ cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
- 🛢 2 tbsp vegetable oil
For the Gravy:
- 🧅 1 large onion, sliced
- 🍄 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional but recommended)
- 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 🧈 2 tbsp butter
- 🥄 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 🥣 2 cups beef broth
- 🥫 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 🥄 ½ tsp onion powder
- 🥄 ½ tsp smoked paprika
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Season & Dredge the Steak:
Season cube steaks with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Coat both sides lightly in flour, shaking off excess.
2️⃣ Sear the Steak:
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the steaks for 2-3 minutes per side, then remove and set aside.
3️⃣ Sauté the Onions & Mushrooms:
In the same pan, melt butter and sauté onions and mushrooms for 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
4️⃣ Make the Gravy:
Sprinkle in flour and stir for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Bring to a simmer.
5️⃣ Smother & Simmer:
Return the cube steaks to the pan, covering them with the gravy. Cover and simmer on low for 25-30 minutes until tender.
6️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
Plate with mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles, spoon gravy over the top, and enjoy!
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔️ Super tender, fall-apart cube steak!
✔️ Rich, homemade onion & mushroom gravy.
✔️ One-pan meal – easy cleanup!
✔️ Perfect with mashed potatoes or rice.
🔥 Helpful Tips
✅ For extra richness, stir in ½ cup heavy cream at the end!
✅ Want it spicier? Add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
✅ Use a slow cooker! Sear the steak, then cook everything in a crockpot on LOW for 6 hours!
Enjoy your Smothered Cube Steak—hearty, comforting, and full of Southern flavor! 🥩🍽️ Let me know if you need more delicious recipes! 😊