Cube Steak with Mushroom Gravy is not only incredibly easy to prepare but also delivers hearty, comforting flavors that satisfy every time. This classic dish embodies comfort food at its very best, making it perfect for cozy family dinners.
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🥩 The Ingredients
The straightforward and affordable ingredients for this classic dish come together to create a delicious and satisfying main dish that’s perfect for any meal. Find ingredient notes (including substitutions and variations) below.
🌿 Substitutions and Variations
- Meat – Cube steak is usually pre-tenderized and is readily available in most supermarkets. You can also get top or bottom round steak and tenderize it yourself with a mallet. You can also substitute ground beef. Cook and season it first, then prepare the onions and mushrooms in a separate skillet, then combine the two and continue with the recipe as written.
- Mushrooms and Onions – Go with any type of mushroom, including button, cremini, shiitake, or portobello. If desired, chop the onions finely rather than cutting them into strips. Either ingredient can also be omitted if desired. If you omit both, you’ll still have a delicious gravy.
- Flavor enhancers – Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, and garlic powder provide a depth of flavor that enhances the beef. Fresh garlic can be used in place of the powder. The addition of herbs (fresh or dried) can be added as well, including thyme, rosemary, or marjoram.
See the recipe card (with video) below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
👩🏼🍳 How To Make Cube Steak with Mushroom Gravy
- Step 1: Season the cube steaks with the seasonings, then place in a dish and coat with Worcestershire sauce.
- Step 2: Dredge the steaks in the flour.
- Step 3: Cook the floured steaks in butter and oil until browned on both sides.
- Step 4: Sauté the onions and mushrooms until soft, and then sprinkle the flour over them.
- Step 5: Stir and cook for 1 minute and then whisk in the beef broth (or stock).
- Step 6: Once the sauce has thickened into a gravy, nestle in the steaks and simmer for a few minutes.
Expert Tip
Go with quality beef broth or beef stock for the best flavor. Both broth and stock are excellent choices. Homemade beef stock is amazing, but store-bought is perfectly fine.
🍽️ How To Serve
- You’ll want to serve this fresh off the stove, however, leftovers are amazing, too.
- You can easily bring the skillet to the table and let everyone serve themselves. Or, you can plate them individually, or place the steaks on a platter and transfer the mushroom gravy to a bowl.
- This dish screams to be paired with homemade mashed potatoes. The gravy and potatoes are heavenly. We also love to serve it with Southern-style green beans and easy skillet dinner rolls.
🙋🏽♂️ Frequently Asked Questions
Cube steak is typically made from top round or top sirloin that has been tenderized, making it the ideal cut for this dish because it cooks quickly and becomes tender when smothered in gravy. See substitutions above for more information.
The flour will act as a roux, and the broth should naturally thicken. If, after about 4 to 5 minutes of simmering, it’s still too thin, then make a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water) and whisk it into the gravy. Repeat until the desired consistency is reached.
Yes, cube steak with mushroom gravy can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days; reheat gently on the stove to maintain tenderness and flavor.
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Cube Steak with Mushroom Gravy
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Equipment
- 1 large (12-inch) skillet preferably non-stick
Ingredients
For the Steaks
- 4 4 oz cube steaks
- salt and pepper for seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
For the Gravy and Finishing the Dish
- 3 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ¼ cup white wine optional
- ½ cup onion thinly sliced
- 8 oz mushrooms sliced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the steaks on a cutting board or in a large dish. Liberally sprinkle the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder all over both sides of the steaks.4 4 oz cube steaks, salt and pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Drizzle the Worcestershire sauce over both sides of the steaks, using your finger to press the seasonings and Worcestershire sauce into the steaks.¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- Place the flour on a large platter or dish. Dredge the seasoned steaks through the flour until coated on both sides. Shake off excess flour.1½ cups all-purpose flour
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once simmering, add the butter and stir until melted.2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Working in batches (usually 2 at a time), place the steaks in the skillet and cook until browned, usually about 3 minutes. Move the steaks around slightly (and often) to help keep them from sticking to the skillet. Flip the steaks over and cook the other sides until browned, another 3 minutes. Remove the steaks and place them on a platter (or cutting board). Repeat this process with the remaining steaks.
- Add 3 tablespoons of the butter to the skillet over medium heat. If using, add the wine and use a wooden spatula (or spoon) to scrape up any stuck bits in the pan (this is called deglazing). Simmer until the wine has reduced by about a third.3 tablespoon unsalted butter, ¼ cup white wine
- Add the onions and sauté until soft, about 4 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until softened and starting to brown, another 4 to 6 minutes. Add a pinch of salt and pepper, and then stir in the Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder. Sauté for another minute.½ cup onion, 8 oz mushrooms, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Add the flour and stir to coat the mushrooms and onions. Cook for 1 minute. Add the beef broth and whisk to remove any clumps. Stir until it starts to thicken. Stir in ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Continue simmering until you reach a gravy consistency, only another minute or so.¼ cup all-purpose flour, 2 cups beef broth, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon Kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Nestle the steaks into the gravy and simmer for a few minutes until heated through. Serve at once!
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