This Slow Cooked Smothered Cubed Steak is smothered with gravy, green bell pepper, 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 a spectacular dish to come home to, and sure to have the family asking for seconds.
Slow Cooked Smothered Cubed Steak with Peppers, Onions And Baby Bella Mushrooms
This dish is nostalgic for me in many ways, as my Mom made it regularly when I was a girl. So, for me it's true comfort food. 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 Cubed Steak?
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 machine 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.
- When slow cooking this dish, the steak becomes super succulent and tender. It becomes infused with the flavor of the gravy and seasonings.
- After dusting with flour, I go the extra mile and browning the steak pieces on the stove top before layering in the slow cooker. If you're sort on time, you may skip the browning step.
- You may omit, or add the types of peppers and variety of mushrooms that you enjoy, if preferred.
- It simmers all day in it's own flavorful gravy making it 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.
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Helpful Kitchen Items:
- 6 Quart Programmable Slow Cooker
- Onion/Vegetable Chopper
- Serving Set
- Insulated Slow Cooker Travel Case and Carrier
Slow Cooked Smothered Cubed Steak
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 ½ lb cubed sirloin steak
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour (Season with ¼ tsp each salt, pepper and paprika)
- olive oil
- 1 medium green pepper seeded and sliced
- 1 medium sweet onion sliced
- 1 8 oz container sliced baby portabella mushrooms
- 1 10 ¾ oz can cream of mushroom & roasted garlic soup
- 1 ½ cup low sodium beef broth
- 1 0.6 oz packet Knorr Au Jus gravy mix
- 2 Tbsp A-1 steak sauce
- 1 Tbsp chopped flat leaf parsley
- 1 tsp steak seasoning blend i.e. Chicago, Montreal, Meat Magic
- ¼ tsp dried thyme
- salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 Tbsp flour, plus additional as needed to thicken sauce
Instructions
- Spray the crock of a 6 quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Dust the cube steaks with flour seasoned with salt, pepper and paprika.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown both sides of the steaks in olive oil for 1 minute per side then arrange in the bottom of the slow cooker. Do not cook through.
- To the pan, add soup, beef broth, au jus packet, steak sauce, parsley, steak seasoning and thyme. Whisk off the heat 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.
- Arrange vegetables on top of steak, then drizzle gravy on top.
- Cook on low for 6 -7 hours or until fork tender.
- Serve hot over rice, egg noodles or mashed potatoes.
Notes
The gravy mix will likely have ample salt for this entire dish. Taste before adding any additional salt to your steak
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My name is Melissa and I'm the Creator of Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen. Cooking, baking, developing recipes and kitchen tips is my passion. I love sharing my dishes and connecting with people through the food that I create.
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Chantal
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
Hi Chantal, I consider that high praise, thanks so much!
Melissa
Wow, that sounds good too!
Anonymous
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
Hi Theresa! Oh wonderful, thank you for taking the time to let me know. ~ Melissa
theresa foster
Made this yesterday and all I can say is WOW!!!! Perfect!!, and our boys made sure there were NO left overs!!!
Thank you Melissa!!!
DeeDee2012
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!!
Melissa
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
I went to the grocery store this morning and this is on our menu for tomorrow. Can't wait!
Melissa
Dee Dee, I'm delighted you're making this. Sure hope you love it as much as we do! Thank you! 🙂
Melissa
Hi Tia! Me too, so happy you like this one. Thanks for stopping by, Melissa
Melissa
I'm always adding new recipes to my blog, stay tuned.
Melissa
Hi Dee Dee, thank you!
DeeDee2012
Melissa this sound absolutely divine!! Awesome!
Anonymous
I love the recipes that have a short list of ingredients. Have any new ones?
tialoca13
Crockpot is GREAT for keeping the kitchen cool during summer. Hearty food and easy!!!
Melissa
Hi Didi! Thanks so much, we love this dish year around. 🙂 ♥ Melissa
Didi Dalaba
I love the sauces, and the hint of thyme Melissa!! Awesome recipe as usual!! ♥