This past week we had 80 degree temperatures followed up with a hard freeze! When I went to work one day it was summer and when I left work it was winter. I think I have whiplash!With the return of cool (okay cold) weather, my thoughts of food head straight to warming comfort foods, you know things that warm you from the inside out.
Lately, my kitchen time has been limited due to a cabinet refinishing project (you've might have noticed I've missed a few weeks..sorry, I am feeling guilty), I needed to get a little more creative with meal preparation. To help me, I turned to my crock-pot. This is one helpful appliance and I should rely on mine more than I do.
This weekend, I purchased cube steaks at the grocery to make this quick and easy recipe (never mind that I had to explain to the fellow behind the meat counter that cube steak was not hamburger steak).
The end result doesn't look stellar on the plate, but you'll quickly forget about the lack of beauty attributes and photogenic qualities once you dig into a gravy slathered bite. Of course you have to have mashed potatoes to accompany it to take advantage of the wonderful gravy! Seconds please!
Crock-pot Cube Steak
Ingredients:
6 cube steaks1 medium onion peeled and sliced into rings
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of celery soup
1 packet Lipton Onion Soup Mix
1/2 soup can of water
1/4 tsp. black pepper
Directions:
Peel, slice and separate the rings of one medium sized onion.Place 2 cube steaks in the bottom of your crock-pot.
Top with onions and repeat. Separating each addition of meat with onions. This will help separate them later and avoid them being one melded mass of cube steak.
In a separate bowl, add the cream of soups, black pepper and water and mix it up. Pour the soup mixture over the meat.
Sprinkle the onion soup mix on top, put the lid on the crock-pot and turn it on low.
Soon your kitchen will start to smell delicious and 6 hours later you will have a dinner! Add a side of mashed potatoes to help enjoy the gravy an a salad or green veggie and you are ready to eat.
Note: If you like cream of mushroom soup, I'm sure you can use that as well. As for me, I'm not a fan, so I opted for a different combination.
...and That's What's Cooking at Cathy's ~ Enjoy!
I will be cooking this tomorrow night A Big Thank You.
ReplyDeleteI've been away on vacation. Hope you enjoyed them!
DeleteI m making this right now...Nov 11 2023...I ll let u know tomorrow if it was a hit or miss at my house. Thank u for the recipe!
DeleteTo improve the "look" of the finished product, could you lightly brown them first?
ReplyDeleteThat would probably help. Tx.
DeleteI always brown mine first, I love this recipe!
DeleteCoat it with your favorite coating then brown and throw it in crockpot
DeleteLove the recipe
I always put a little Kitchen Bouquet to make the gravy a darker and richer color.
DeleteThis is so so good!! Made it last week and again today. Thank you
ReplyDeleteThis is so so good!! Made it last week and again today. Thank you. Oh and I thought it looked wonderful on the plate
ReplyDeleteThis is so so good!! Made it last week and again today. Thank you. Oh and I thought it looked wonderful on the plate
ReplyDeleteSo glad you enjoy this recipe!
ReplyDeleteI made this today..... I was extremely disappointed in how it turned out. It was extremely salty and ended up in tiny pieces! My husband took one bite and said nope!!!
DeleteSorry Anonymous that you were disappointed. While I appreciate the feedback, my instructions for salt and pepper without quantities, so you were in control. I'd suggest trying without any additional salt, or minimal salt based on the soups you use and the amount of salt in those.
DeleteMaybe anonymous should have test tasted it along the way...maybe adding more water...not cooking so long etc. Just a thought.
Deletethanks bunches Cathy, makin this for my man, I know he will love it! :)
ReplyDeleteThis was so good. My husband and son ate it all in one night.
ReplyDeleteI love this recipe!! And so does my family
ReplyDeleteI never had a good recipe for cube steak. Now I do:)
ReplyDeleteGlad you are enjoying the recipe! I'm blown away with the positive feedback on this particular post!
Delete6 hours on low or high?
DeleteThank you for this tasty recipe. I tried it last night and woke up this morning with the house smelling wonderful. Where do I begin??? how the onions melted like butter, how well the steak was seasoned or how tender the steak was...not to mentioned the intoxicating smell..... one word---- YUM!!!! Thank you, I'm not a fan of Cream of Mushroom either so I was elated to find this and try it... I love it- I'm actually going to try it again with chicken..... Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteHi Valerie, I'm glad you enjoyed the the recipe! I hadn't thought of trying it with chicken. Let all of us here know how it turns out! It sounds yummy too!
ReplyDeletehow many does this serve?
ReplyDeleteIt servers 6, one cube steak per person. If you have youngsters, I'd suggest a 1/2 serving, so you would get more.
ReplyDeleteI want to make this tonight, but I need to know how many calories per serving. Can you tell me please
ReplyDeleteSorry Milly, I didn't see my email until after work. Following is the info based on Myfitnesspal. 274 calories per serving.
ReplyDeleteNutrition Facts
Servings 6.0
Amount Per Serving
calories 274
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8 g 12 %
Saturated Fat 2 g 10 %
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 83 mg 28 %
Sodium 1091 mg 45 %
Potassium 308 mg 9 %
Total Carbohydrate 9 g 3 %
Dietary Fiber 0 g 2 %
Sugars 2 g
Protein 42 g 84 %
Vitamin A 13 %
Vitamin C 1 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 16 %
Thank you, will let you know how it comes out.
ReplyDeleteThank you soooooo much for the information.
ReplyDeleteCan you cook this in the oven? If so what degree and how long?
ReplyDeleteI cook it low and slow after browning floured cube steaks. Keep water in pan, but don't cover meat. Put seasonings and onions on meat. I just simmer until tender, about 2-2 1/2 hours. Delicious! I also cook my round steak the same way, adding a bit of water as needed. Makes its own gravy!! Serve with mashed potatoes, rice or noodles
DeleteCarla, I would think you could, although I've never tried it that way. I'd suggest browning the cube steaks, put them in a covered casserole with all the other ingredients, and bake it for a couple of hours in a 325 degree oven.
ReplyDeleteI was wandering what else I can use cause I'm not sure if England does the onion mix. That's what I miss about states that and ranch thanks hu
DeleteIf I put it on high how long should I leave it for...
ReplyDeleteI can't say with any confidence or accuracy how long to cook it on high nor guarantee results. With the soups being creamy, there could be a potential to cause the "gravy" to scorch or stick to the sides of the pot when cooked on High. Based on some Google searches I found someone saying that something that takes 7 hours on low could be done in 3 hours on high. If you decide to try it, please post back and let us know how it worked for you.
DeleteI’ve made this several times. I love it! Just wish the round steak wasn’t so expensive 🤷🏻♀️
DeleteI want to try this so bad but I'm allergic to onions. Any suggestions
ReplyDeleteJosey, Just skip the onions and use cream of celery soup or cream of mushroom soup and it will still be yummy. If you like bell peppers, you could use those instead of onions. Skip the onion soup mix as well, you won't miss it.
DeleteI follow recipe, but add baby carrots . Put in crock pot first then add all other ingredients. Delicious!
DeleteCan't wait to try this, just started night shift and this will work if we all like it, Thank you.
ReplyDeleteJust came across this recipe. Hoping to use what I already have on hand, so can ground beef be used instead of cubed steak? And does that xhange the recipe in any way?
ReplyDeleteI think you could use ground beef patties rather than cubed steak without changing the other ingredients if you have the same number of patties. The only thing to consider would be that cube steaks are relatively lean and depending on the fat content of your ground beef, it would likely result in a greasier gravy.
DeleteI like this recipe.I decided to try it .I had used nine cube steak.U think that I get same results.
ReplyDeleteI tried this recipe I was dispointed .cube steak didn't have any flavor maybe I should season meat before i place in crock pot .
ReplyDeleteSorry you were disappointed. However, we all have different taste buds, so I can't say for sure what you might need to adjust. If by flavor you mean salt, that's a personal preference. I find that the soups and onions provide lots of flavor. Did you adjust or substitute any of the ingredients?
DeleteI have done cube steaks in the crockpot similar to your recipe but using only a packet of Pioneer Gravy Mix and water. Yumm! Less ingredients but still good.
ReplyDeleteThus recipe is easily adaptable to make it convenient for you and suit your family's tastes. :)
DeleteMy mom and i do one can cream of celery, 3/4 can of water, one packet onion soup mix, and round steak 8 hours on low. Ive had people say it was too salty. Alot of people have different taste buds and like things more bland. We love this! Most everyone loves this with peas and mashed potatoes!
ReplyDeleteI've used cream of celery too. I'm not a mushroom fan, so any cream soup, onion or celery will work fine. I'll have to try with with round steak sometime. I'm sure it is also delish!
DeleteWill be making this soon. Looks like the dish my mother used to make for us
DeleteI only have cream of chicken soup, no celery...would that work?
ReplyDeleteWhat if I need 8 to 10 cube steaks do I need to increase the soups
ReplyDeleteWhy use cream of chicken?
ReplyDeleteLooks wonderful! I definitely will try!
ReplyDeleteI made it tonight and it turned out so good. Definitely going to make it again In the fall and winter. The steak was a little chewy so next time I’m going to try a slice of butter on each steak.
ReplyDeleteDo you use Condensed soup or Regular, thanks
ReplyDeleteI'm cooking it now. Let you know how it turned out.
ReplyDeleteI made this for dinner tonight and my husband and I absolutely loved it and I will be making my cube steak like this from now on.
ReplyDeleteThis was the best crockpot cube steak. It was so yummy. The only thing I changed was I used low sodium beef broth instead of water. It was fork tender and the gravy was outstanding. I bought some more to make it again. A must try. You wo t regret it.
ReplyDeleteMy Husband went for thirds on this dish- not great for his waistline but glad something soooo ez was also a big hit. It is just the two of us so I used 1/2 the amount if cube steak, still a whole onion sliced and one can of cream of mushroom soup (it’s what I had in hand and we like mushrooms) 1/2 Can of water and whole packet of onion soup mix. Meat was fall apart tender and lots of delicious gravy for some mashed potatoes. I may never make pot roast again! Thinking about adding some fresh sliced mushrooms and a splash of red wine next time for kicks! Will make again for company!
ReplyDeleteMaking this tonight. Very easy and can't wait for dinner. Love a crock pot meal. Thank you. Laura
ReplyDeleteTastes too salty because of the onion soup mix.
ReplyDeleteI made it for dinner tonight and my family loved it
ReplyDeleteI made this and my husband loved it. I used 1 can of water instead of 1/2, and placed quartered potatoes on top. It was delicious. I served it with peas, but green beans would be good.
ReplyDeleteMy family loves this it was so delicious thank you so much I will make it again for sure.
ReplyDeleteI used cream of mushroom and add mushrooms as well. I tossed the onion soup and steaks in a bag so the flavor was evenly distributed. Then I layered the steak, onions an mushrooms. Turned out great. Thanks for the recipe.
ReplyDeleteI made this in the crockpot overnight Saturday night and had it after church yesterday with some mashed potatoes and a few other sides! It was delicious and a big hit with the family! I will definitely be making this again!
ReplyDeleteI loved this recipe! The cube steak was so tender and the gravy was ready for mashed potatoes. Yum!
ReplyDeleteI used white wine instead of water 👍
ReplyDeleteWhat size cans ?
ReplyDeleteChicken fried steaks are a favorite meal in our house and I am going to try this for tonight’s dinner!!! We have a Christmas display event tonight so it’s perfect and just in time for dinner!! I’m going to be using cream of mushroom instead of the cream of celery will that be okay?
ReplyDeleteJust saw your post on Cubed Steak. I will have to try your version, for sure. Usually I just use cream of mushroom soup or golden mushroom soup with 1/2 can of water and the cubed steak in my instant pot for about an hour. I remember my mom frying her cubed steak in a cast iron skillet, then when they were done she would add water to the pan and simmer for a long time. It would make it’s on gravy. It was soooo good! Not healthy but good.
ReplyDeleteYou can use cream of celery and cream of potato, I only use name brands,I brown my cube steak keep mind onion soup mix is loaded with salt so don’t add any more salt, if you like less salt only use a half of the packet, stir it well,in the package spoon out to your liking, this is a great recipe with a few of your tweaks and you will not be disappointed.
ReplyDeleteThis is so good. I made it and everyone love it. I will make it again.
ReplyDeleteI made this and took the advice and used the Campbells low sodium soups. So glad Indid because it would have been too salty. It was good! Definitely will make it again.
ReplyDeleteTrying this for supper tonight
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely delicious, my husband said I could make this once a week! I do use cream mushroom and cream celery. Thank you
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