This slow cooked version of cubed steak is smothered in gravy, bell peppers, onion and portabella mushrooms. This style of down home steak with gravy is one of the best dishes to cook in a slow cooker. It’s nostalgic in many ways since my Mom made this regularly when I was a girl. So, for me it’s true comfort food. When slow cooking this dish, the meat becomes so succulent and tender and infused with the flavor of the gravy and seasonings. It’s a spectacular dish to come home to.
I’m frugal at heart so I peruse the meat counter to find a less expensive cut of meat like cube steak and turn it into a meal fit for a king. At the same time it keeps my budget on track and fills-up the hungry eaters at my supper table. What is cube steak or cubed steak you may ask? It’s actually top sirloin or top round that has been run heavily through a meat tenderizer leaving it filled with tiny holes called “cubing.” The meat isn’t only tender but the holes left behind from this process makes it even more inclined to absorb all of the seasonings. The steak pieces are dusted lightly with flour, browned on the stovetop and then layered in the slow cooker. It simmers all day in it’s own flavorful gravy. It’s one of those comforting “stick to your ribs” kind of dishes. Winter, Fall or any day of the year it’s a meal that always hits the spot.
See it at Whatcha Crockin’ here
Slow Cooked Cubed Steak with Peppers, Onions And Baby Bella's
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 lb cubed sirloin steak
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour seasoned with 1/4 tsp each salt black pepper and paprika
- olive oil
- 1 medium green pepper sliced
- 1 medium sweet onion sliced
- 8 oz baby portabella mushrooms sliced
- 1 [10 3/4 oz] can cream of mushroom & roasted garlic soup
- 1 [10 1/2 oz] can low sodium beef broth
- 1 [0.6 oz] pkg au jus gravy mix [i.e. Knorr]
- 2 Tbsp steak sauce
- 1 Tbsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp steak or meat seasoning blend [i.e.Meat Magic]
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- sea salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 Tbsp flour for the sauce
Instructions
- Set a 6 quart slow cooker on the low setting. Spray the inside of the slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Dust the cube steaks with flour seasoned with salt, pepper and paprika.
- In a stove top pan on medium-high heat, brown both sides of the steaks in olive oil for 1-2 minutes per side then arrange in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Whisk together the mushroom soup, beef broth, au jus packet, steak sauce and seasonings in the same stove top pan scraping all of the brown bits off the bottom of the pan. Whisk in 1 Tbsp of flour. Taste and adjust the pepper, if needed.
- Stir together just until the flour and soup have dissolved then remove from the heat and set aside.
- Arrange all of the sliced vegetables on top of the steak, then drizzle the "gravy" on top.
- Cook on Low for 6 1/2 -7 hours until fork tender.
- Serve hot over rice, egg noodles or with a side of mashed potatoes.
Recipe Notes
The gravy mix will likely have ample salt for this entire dish. Taste before adding any additional salt to your steak
Didi Dalaba says
I love the sauces, and the hint of thyme Melissa!! Awesome recipe as usual!! ♥
Melissa says
Hi Didi! Thanks so much, we love this dish year around. 🙂 ♥ Melissa
tialoca13 says
Crockpot is GREAT for keeping the kitchen cool during summer. Hearty food and easy!!!
Anonymous says
I love the recipes that have a short list of ingredients. Have any new ones?
DeeDee2012 says
Melissa this sound absolutely divine!! Awesome!
Melissa says
Hi Dee Dee, thank you!
Melissa says
I’m always adding new recipes to my blog, stay tuned.
Melissa says
Hi Tia! Me too, so happy you like this one. Thanks for stopping by, Melissa
Melissa says
Dee Dee, I’m delighted you’re making this. Sure hope you love it as much as we do! Thank you! 🙂
DeeDee2012 says
I went to the grocery store this morning and this is on our menu for tomorrow. Can’t wait!
Melissa says
Hi Dee Dee, I consider that a true compliment from such a fantastic cook as you! I’m so happy you enjoyed this, thanks friend. ♥ Melissa
DeeDee2012 says
Melissa this was pure comfort food at best! The steak was so tender and just over the top in flavor!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful recipes!!
theresa foster says
Made this yesterday and all I can say is WOW!!!! Perfect!!, and our boys made sure there were NO left overs!!!
Thank you Melissa!!!
Melissa says
Hi Theresa! Oh wonderful, thank you for taking the time to let me know. ~ Melissa
Anonymous says
just sounds so good! I’m going to make this in the next couple days thank you very much. I’ve always done cube steak in a Spanish way with onion garlic vinegar and cilantro can’t wait to try this version! Thanks!
Melissa says
Wow, that sounds good too!
Chantal says
The most AMAZING stew i have ever made. The taste will have you craving this dish, over and over again.
My favorite dish EVER !!!!!!
Melissa says
Hi Chantal, I consider that high praise, thanks so much!