Crock Pot Cubed Steak Recipe
This Crock Pot Cubed Steak recipe offers tender, flavorful cubed steaks slow-cooked in a rich creamy and savory onion gravy. Perfect for an easy, comforting meal with minimal prep, the steaks simmer slowly in a mix of cream of chicken soup, French onion soup, and au jus gravy, ensuring a juicy and melt-in-your-mouth texture. The gravy is thickened at the end for a luscious finish, served best over mashed potatoes or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Gravy Base
- 10.75 ounce can cream of chicken soup (use low or no sodium if preferred)
- 10.5 ounce can French onion soup (use low or no sodium if preferred)
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 1/2 cup water
Steak
- 4 cubed steaks
Thickening Mixture
- 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 Tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Prepare the Gravy Base: In the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker, combine the cream of chicken soup, French onion soup, au jus gravy mix, and 1/2 cup water. Stir well until smooth to create the gravy base.
- Add and Coat the Steaks: Place the 4 cubed steaks into the gravy mixture, making sure each steak is thoroughly coated with the sauce to absorb maximum flavor.
- Slow Cook the Steaks: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook the steaks on the low setting for 6 to 8 hours. This slow cooking process will tenderize the meat and blend the flavors.
- Thicken the Gravy: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of cornstarch and 3 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry. Stir this mixture into the crock pot—either directly or by temporarily removing the steaks. Ensure you return the steaks back to the pot if removed.
- Finish Cooking and Serve: Switch the slow cooker to the high setting and cook for an additional 30 minutes, or until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency. Serve hot, ideally over mashed potatoes or rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- Using low or no sodium soups and au jus gravy mix can help control the salt content of the dish.
- For thicker gravy, you can increase the amount of cornstarch slightly when making the slurry.
- This recipe works wonderfully with mashed potatoes or buttered rice as sides.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stove or microwave.
Keywords: Crock Pot, Cubed Steak, Slow Cooker, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner Recipe, Cream of Chicken Soup, French Onion Soup
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