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cube steak and gravy recipe
- Total Time: 118 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Diet: General (with Gluten-Free option)
Description
A tender cube steak dish smothered in a rich, savory gravy, made with simple ingredients for a satisfying family meal.
Ingredients
- 700 g cube steak, patted dry
- 60 g all-purpose flour, divided
- 30 mL vegetable oil
- 450 g yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 15 mL minced garlic
- 10 mL smoked paprika
- 5 mL light brown sugar
- 720 mL low-sodium beef stock
- 7.5 mL kosher salt
- 2.5 mL black pepper
- 30 mL fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prep Steaks: Pat 700 g cube steak very dry. Season with 5 mL salt and 2.5 mL pepper. Dredge lightly in 30 g flour, shaking off excess for a good sear.
- Sear Steaks: Heat 30 mL vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear steaks 2-3 minutes per side until deeply golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Caramelize Onions: Reduce heat to medium. Add 450 g sliced yellow onion to the pan. Cook 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized and tender, scraping up fond.
- Build Gravy Base: Stir in 15 mL garlic, 10 mL smoked paprika, 5 mL brown sugar; cook 1 minute until fragrant. Sprinkle 30 g flour, stir 1-2 minutes to form a thick paste.
- Simmer Gravy: Whisk in 720 mL low-sodium beef stock, scraping pan. Bring to a gentle simmer, whisking until smooth and slightly thickened. Season with 2.5 mL salt, adjusting until perfect.
- Braise to Tenderness: Return seared cube steaks to the pan, nestling into gravy. Cover and cook on low for 45-60 minutes, or until the cube steak is fork-tender.
Notes
Customize with chicken or vegetable broth, dried herbs (thyme or rosemary), or sour/heavy cream for extra richness. Use good quality fresh aromatics and low-sodium beef stock. Season steaks generously before searing. Starting onions while the steak rests saves time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 98 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx 200 g)
- Calories: 380 calories
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg