Description
This easy cube steak recipe features tender beef steaks cooked in a rich, savory onion gravy. The steaks are seasoned and seared, then simmered in a flavor-packed sauce made with your choice of chicken or beef broth, caramelized onions, and a touch of Worcestershire. Quick to prepare and perfect for a comforting main course meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 cube steaks
- 1 onion, sliced
- 4 tbsp butter, divided
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 3 tbsp flour, gluten free or regular
- 2 cups broth, chicken or beef
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, gluten free if needed
Instructions
- Cook the Onions: In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons butter and the sliced onions. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently until onions soften and start to brown. Remove onions and set aside on a plate, leaving any leftover butter in the pan.
- Tenderize and Season the Steaks: While the onions cook, place plastic wrap over the cube steaks and use a mallet to pound them to 1/2-inch thickness. Season both sides generously with black pepper, sea salt, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Sear the Steaks: Place the seasoned steaks into the skillet over medium heat and sear for 2 minutes on each side. Once done, remove steaks and place on a plate.
- Make the Gravy: Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk to combine, making a roux. Gradually add in the broth and Worcestershire sauce, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Bring to a boil; after about 2 minutes, the gravy will thicken.
- Combine and Heat Through: Turn off the heat. Return the steaks and cooked onions to the pan with the gravy, spooning the sauce over the steaks to coat them evenly.
- Serve: Serve hot, with onions and gravy spooned generously over each steak. Enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, cook onions until they are fully caramelized.
- Pound the steaks thin, even if already tenderized, to ensure a tender texture.
- Either regular all-purpose flour or gluten free flour can be used.
- Both chicken or beef broth work well; use whichever you prefer.
- If you need this dish to be gluten free, choose a certified gluten free Worcestershire sauce.
- Whisk the gravy constantly while cooking to prevent burning.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with gravy
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
