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Cube steak with onion gravy, mashed potatoes, and green beans on a rustic plate.

Cube Steak Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course, steak
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 166 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cube steaks
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 cup chicken or beef broth

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl combine the seasonings and set aside.
    Combining seasonings for the Cube Steak Recipe in a small bowl with a spoon.
  • Place a wrap over each cube steak and use the rough end of a meat tenderizer to pound it thin, about 1/2-inch thick.
    Pounding a raw cube steak with a meat tenderizer to prepare the Cube Steak Recipe.
  • Rub the seasoning mix on each side of the steak, then rub with the flour.
    Raw seasoned beef steak with flour, salt, pepper, and spices on light blue surface.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the steaks for about 2 minutes per side. Remove the steaks from the skillet and place on a plate to rest.
    Two seasoned cube steaks searing in a black skillet.
  • Melt the butter in the same pan over medium heat and use a spatula to clean the bottom of the pan. Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes until translucent and caramelized.
    Sauteed onions cooking in a black skillet with a green spatula for caramelized flavor.
  • Combine the broth with the cornstarch, then add the mixture to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Add the steaks back to the skillet and simmer covered for 5 minutes, until the gravy is thickened.
    Cube steaks simmering with onions in a savory gravy.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and place the steak with its gravy on a plate. Enjoy!
    Cube steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, and green beans.

Nutrition

Calories: 166kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 12gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 200mgFiber: 0.4g
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