Crock Pot Cube Steak

This recipe was originally published on January 14, 2022 and updated on October 18, 2023

Crock Pot Cube Steak uses all natural ingredients (no envelopes) to make the most tender steak and luscious mushroom gravy.

I’m so excited about this recipe! I’ve been experimenting with my microwave roux for thickening my slow cooker gravies and sauces. I use a mixture of flour and butter right at the beginning of cooking. Instead of using a slurry of cornstarch and water mixed in towards the end. I think this method tastes and just works so much better.

Also, the gravy for my Crock Pot Cube Steak uses all natural ingredients. Just like my extremely popular recipe for Slow Cooker Sirloin Tip Roast. In my gravy you won’t find cream of mushroom soup, gravy mix or a packet of Lipton Onion Soup Mix. Keep reading to find out what I use instead!

More microwave roux crock pot recipes

• Crock Pot Frozen Turkey Breast
• Potato Soup in the Crockpot
• Crock Pot Frozen Meatballs

What is Cube Steak?

Cube steak (or cubed steak) is a lean cut of beef, a top round or top sirloin steak. The name comes from the process of tenderizing the steaks in a “cubing machine”. Pounding a steak or other piece of meat, like a chicken breast, with a meat mallet, produces a similar result. Buying cube steak at the store means the tenderization is already done for you. Meaning Crock Pot cube steak will melt in your mouth!

Why this recipe works

Since discovering how well a microwave roux works in my slow cooker, I want to make all the gravy. Thanksgiving is a favorite meal for me, mostly because of the gravy. My Aunt and I are of the opinion that gravy is its own food group. So any time I can improve upon making a gravy or sauce is exciting for me.

A lot of Crock-Pot cube steak recipes use envelopes from the store. My recipe is different. It uses real ingredients, like butter, flour and beef broth. But it’s still just as simple to make. And the resulting tender steak and magically delicious gravy will have you singing the praises of a microwave roux too. This is comfort food at its finest!

Ingredients for Crockpot Cube Steak Recipe

• Cube Steak – find it in the packaged beef section of your grocery store. My Kroger usually sells them two per package (usually a little over one pound of beef) for $6.99 per pound.

• Onion – one small sweet or yellow onion, peeled and sliced.
• Butter – use salted or unsalted butter, whichever you have on-hand. If using salted butter, season the gravy with a little less salt overall.
• Flour – For making my microwave roux to thicken gravies and sauces, I really like using this Wondra flour because it whisks smoothly – no lumps!
• Mushroom Stems and Pieces – If you really like mushrooms, use two (6.5 oz) cans.
• Worcestershire Sauce – adds a nice umami flavor to the gravy.
• Crushed Tomatoes – I like Rold Gold, but any brand will work.
• Beef Broth – I like using a high-quality bone broth for my gravies, but I always advocate choosing your own favorite brand.
• Italian Seasoning – I like using this brand of lightly dried herbs to save time and cost, instead of using fresh herbs. You could also use finely chopped fresh parsley instead. I always like to garnish slow cooked meat dishes like this with fresh green herbs before serving!
• Garlic – If you really like garlic, add more cloves. You could also use a mix of garlic and onion powder if you prefer.
• Salt and Pepper

How to make Cube Steak in Crock Pot

1. Layer half of the sliced onions into the bottom of your Crock-Pot insert.
2. Make the mushroom gravy (see recipe card below for full instructions).
3. Place two of the cube steaks on top of the onions. Season with salt and pepper. Then top them with half of the mushroom gravy.
4. Repeat the layers – adding the remaining sliced onions to the Crock-Pot insert. Top with the remaining two cube steaks. And pour the remaining half of the mushroom gravy over the seasoned cube steaks.
5. Cook on LOW heat for 6 – 8 hours, or until the steak is tender and the gravy is thick.

FAQ’s

How long does it take for cube steak to get tender?

In a slow cooker, it takes about 6 hours on low power for cube steak to be fork-tender. On high power they should take about 4 hours to be ready to eat.

Can you put raw cube steak in a slow cooker?

Yes. There is no need to dirty another pan to brown cube steak on the stovetop before putting them into your slow cooker insert.

What should you serve with this easy cube steak recipe?

For me, mashed potatoes are the perfect side because of all the yummy gravy. You could also serve the steak and gravy over rice or egg noodles. Peas, glazed carrots, a green salad and/or dinner rolls are also good side dish choices. And I would serve banana pudding or apple crisp for dessert.

Storage Directions

Store any leftover cube steak and gravy that you might have in and airtight container for up to three days in the refrigerator. Or up to one month in the freezer.

Kitchen Tools

• A 6-quart size Crock-Pot is the ideal size for this recipe. A 4-quart would be fine too. You could double the size of this recipe if you have an 8-quart slow cooker or larger size.
• I have found a 4-cup glass Pyrex measuring cup to be the ideal container for making your microwave roux.
• Use a small whisk for whisking together the butter and flour in the roux and then making the gravy for this recipe.
• Always be sure to check the temperature of your meat before eating. Cube steak should be cooked to a minimum temperature of 145 degrees F. Always check your meat with an instant-read digital meat thermometer.

More Crock Pot Beef Recipes

• Crispy Crockpot Orange Beef
• Slow Cooker Short Rib Chili
• Slow Cooker Short Ribs

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