Super Tender Cube Steaks

Transform your weeknight dinners with these Super Tender Cube Steaks, a comfort food classic that’s packed with flavor and easy to make. This recipe takes humble cube steaks and elevates them into a melt-in-your-mouth dish, thanks to a savory onion gravy that’s simmered to perfection. Coated in a seasoned flour mixture with hints of paprika, garlic, and onion, the steaks are pan-seared to a golden crust before being slow-simmered in beef broth for extra tenderness. The addition of caramelized onions and a velvety cornstarch-thickened gravy makes this recipe irresistible. Ready in under an hour, this hearty meal pairs beautifully with creamy mashed potatoes or fluffy white rice, creating a deliciously satisfying dinner that the entire family will adore. Keywords: tender cube steaks, onion gravy, comfort food recipes, easy dinner ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces cube steaks
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 large yellow onion
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions

Step 1

In a shallow dish, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

Step 2

Dredge each cube steak in the flour mixture, ensuring both sides are well coated. Shake off any excess flour.

Step 3

Heat the vegetable oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter is melted and the pan is hot.

Step 4

Add the cube steaks to the skillet in a single layer (work in batches if needed) and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 5

Slice the yellow onion into thin rings and add it to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until softened.

Step 6

Pour the beef broth into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan to deglaze.

Step 7

Return the cube steaks to the skillet, ensuring they are submerged in the broth. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 30 minutes.

Step 8

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.

Step 9

Uncover the skillet and stir in the cornstarch slurry. Simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the gravy thickens.

Step 10

Serve the cube steaks hot with the onion gravy drizzled on top. Pair with mashed potatoes or rice for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1131.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1613.6

Total Fat 85.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 345.8mg	0%
Sodium 4521.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 104.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.8g	0%
Total Sugars 0.7g
Protein 107.2g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 112.3mg	0%
Iron 15.5mg	0%
Potassium 1575.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.6%

Protein: 26.5%

Carbs: 25.8%