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Gravy Smothered Cube Steaks in Slow Cooker
Equipment
- large skillet
- measuring spoons & cups
- narrow dish (like a pie plate)
- whisk
- 6 quart crockpot
- non-stick cooking spray
- large cutting board & sharp knife
Ingredients
- 4-6 cube steaks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 TBS butter
- 1-2 TBS cooking oil (DIVIDED)
Vegetables
- 1 medium green bell pepper, chop into bite size pieces
- 3 carrots peeled, chop into small bite size pieces
- 1 large yellow onion, chop into bite size pieces
- 3 celery ribs, wash & chop into bite size pieces
Gravy
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 (10oz) can cream of soup (celery or mushroom)
- .87 oz package brown gravy mix (powder form)
- 1 packet Lipton onion soup mix
- 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup corn starch (for slurry at end of recipe)
- 1/4 cup water (for slurry at end of recipe)
Instructions
- In a shallow dish whisk together flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- In a large skillet over medium high heat melt butter into cooking oil and allow to heat to a sizzle.
- Dredge 1 cube steak in seasoned on one side, turn over and dredge other side. Shake off excess flour and place in hot skillet. Sear for 3-4 minutes until golden brown on one side. Turn steak over and sear an additional 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove seared steak and place on a plate. Finish searing rest of the cube steaks.NOTE: add more more oil or butter if needed.
- Prepare vegetables (bell pepper, carrots, onion, and celery). Spray a 6 quart crockpot with non-stick cooking spray. Place 1/2 of the prepared vegetables into crockpot mixing them up.
- Place seared cube steaks on top of the vegetables in crockpot in a single layer, if possible. Place remaining (other 1/2) vegetables on top of cube steaks.
- To prepare gravy, in a large mixing bowl whisk together 4 cups of beef broth, cream of soup, gravy packet, onion soup mix, and black pepper.
- Pour gravy mixture over the vegetables and cube steak in the slow cooker/crockpot.
- Place lid on slow cooker. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-7 hours. Half way through cooking time add in the corn starch slurry and mix carefully.NOTE: corn starch slurry: whisk together 1/4 cup corn starch with 1/4 cup cool water.NOTE: cooking time will vary depending on how tender you want your steaks. The steaks & vegetables should be fork tender.
- Best served over cooked rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta. Enjoy.
As a vegan, what can I substitute for cube steaks??
I would suggest mushrooms.