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Creamy Cube Steak

Category: Hearty Main Courses

Slow-cooked cube steak transforms into a flavorful, fall-apart piece of beef with rich mushroom and onion gravy. Using cream of mushroom soup, onion soup mix, and spices, it’s packed with homestyle flavors. Minimal prep required—just let your slow cooker handle everything. Serve over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes for a satisfying meal that’s as simple as it is delicious.

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Updated on Wed, 20 Aug 2025 23:42:23 GMT
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When I'm completely wiped out but in desperate need of something cozy for dinner, I turn to crock pot cube steak. Toss it together in the morning and you'll come home to fall-apart beef swimming in creamy mushroom gravy—ready to pile on mashed potatoes or noodles, no babysitting needed.

When I first whipped this up, my place smelled like a big homemade meal and everyone was shocked at how crazy soft the steaks were. Now, any drizzly evening when we crave a big comforting plate with minimal fuss, this is what I make.

Irresistible Ingredients

  • Sliced large onion: brings that gentle sweetness and practically melts while cooking slow
  • Cremini or baby bella mushrooms: add deep flavor always grab ones that look plump and spotless
  • Cube steak: choose well-marbled beef for that melt-in-your-mouth texture
  • Onion soup mix: boosts savory taste if possible go for one with less salt
  • Cream of mushroom soup: creates a silky sauce look at ingredient lists to avoid extras
  • Water: use to adjust the texture and make the sauce right
  • Black pepper: gives everything a nice, gentle spice
  • Seasoned salt: amps up both flavor and that savory punch stick to the amount called for
  • Minced garlic: pops in some brighter, sharper taste always best fresh
  • Cornstarch: thickens the finished sauce just stir it with water first to prevent clumping

How to Make It—Step by Step

Chop the Garlic and Veggies:
Lay down the mushrooms and onions on the bottom of your crockpot this gives a flavorful base that’ll help everything else along
Stack the Steak:
Arrange the steaks right over the veggie layer If you need to, let them overlap a little nobody will mind
Whip Up the Sauce:
Mix together water cream of mushroom soup onion soup mix minced garlic black pepper and seasoned salt in a bowl until it’s smooth
Drench With Sauce:
Everything gets smothered pour the sauce mixture on top to make sure the steaks and veggies are completely covered
Slow Cook Time:
Pop the lid on let it cook for six hours on high or about eight hours on low this hands-off time makes the magic happen
Thicken Before Serving:
With about an hour left stir in your water-cornstarch slurry Flip to high if you started on low Let it sit and thicken at least half an hour
Dish Up:
Spoon everything out onto mashed potatoes noodles or rice Don’t forget extra gravy over the top
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I honestly love the mushrooms most because they end up soaking in every bit of that gravy. There was a night so cold my kids ended up arguing for the last scoop of it. That’s how you know it’s a classic.

Keeping It Fresh

Wait for it to cool then stash leftovers in containers in the fridge—it's good for up to three days. The gravy actually gets even tastier over time. If you want to freeze some, let the food cool, then divide into freezer bags for up to three months. When you're ready, thaw in the fridge overnight then warm it up.

Swap Options

No creminis around? White mushrooms do the job. If you’re out of cream of mushroom soup, homemade works or cream of celery brings a whole other twist. Want less sodium? Just pick up soups and mixes marked low sodium.

Ways to Enjoy

Honestly, we love this heaped on wide egg noodles, but it fits perfectly over creamy mash or brown rice. Serve it up with some roasted carrots or green beans on the side. If you’ve got a crowd, toss a crusty loaf on the table to soak that gravy up.

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The Story Behind It

For years, cube steak’s been a wallet-friendly favorite in American kitchens. Crockpots caught on in the seventies because they turned tough meat into super soft meals with barely any work. This version keeps all those cozy classic vibes with a creamy throwback gravy.

Recipe FAQs

→ What exactly is cube steak?

This is typically round beef, pounded with a mallet until tender, giving it that trademark textured look.

→ Can I switch up the mushrooms?

Absolutely! Baby bella, white button, or cremini work great and add a nice earthy flavor.

→ What’s the best way to serve it?

It goes perfectly with buttery noodles, mashed potatoes, or even fluffy white rice to soak up all that gravy.

→ How long will it take to get tender?

It’ll be melt-in-your-mouth tender after cooking on low for about 6 to 8 hours.

→ Do I have to brown the steaks first?

Nope! While browning adds some extra flavor, the slow cooker will make the meat tender either way.

→ Can I make it ahead of time?

For sure! The flavors only get better with time, so leftovers are extra tasty.

Creamy Cube Steak

Fork-tender cube steak combines with creamy mushroom gravy. Pairs great with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.

Prep Time
10 min
Cooking Time
480 min
Total Time
490 min
By: Seham

Category: Hearty Main Dishes

Skill Level: Easy

Cuisine Style: American

Output: 4 Servings

Dietary Preferences: ~

Ingredients

01 2 teaspoons minced garlic cloves
02 1 cup tap water
03 8 ounces baby portabella or cremini mushrooms, sliced into pieces
04 1½ to 2 pounds beef cube steaks
05 1 onion soup seasoning packet (1 ounce)
06 1 large onion, chopped into rings or slices
07 ½ teaspoon seasoning salt
08 ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
09 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon of water
10 1 can of mushroom cream soup

Steps

Step 01

Start by layering the onion slices and mushrooms in your 6-quart slow cooker. Lay the cube steaks right on top, stacking if you need to.

Step 02

Grab a bowl and stir together the onion soup packet, cup of water, can of creamy mushroom soup, minced garlic, seasoned salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Step 03

Pour the prepared sauce over the meat in the slow cooker. Cover the lid and let it cook on low for about 8 hours, or speed it up with a high setting for around 6 hours.

Step 04

An hour before you’re ready to eat, stir in the cornstarch and water mixture. Let it cook for an extra half-hour to an hour until the gravy becomes rich and thick.

Step 05

Scoop it onto warm mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or buttery noodles, and serve it while it’s hot.

Notes and Tips

  1. Cooking for longer makes the cube steak melt-in-your-mouth tender. It’s soft enough after around 6 hours.
  2. The onion soup mix adds enough saltiness, so don’t go beyond the ½ teaspoon of seasoned salt already mentioned.
  3. The onions slowly caramelize as they cook, blending their sweetness with the rest of the dish.

Required Tools

  • Big 6-quart slow cooker
  • Bowl for mixing
  • Whisk or sturdy spoon

Allergy Information

Double-check all ingredients for allergen risks, and consult a healthcare provider if unsure.
  • Includes dairy from the mushroom soup base.
  • Contains gluten, due to the onion soup mix and creamy mushroom soup.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

This data is for informational purposes and should not replace medical advice.
  • Calories: 375
  • Fats: 19 g
  • Carbohydrates: 13 g
  • Proteins: 38 g