Description
This comforting Cube Steak Smothered with Onion Gravy recipe features tender cube steaks cooked to perfection and smothered in a rich, homemade caramelized onion gravy. Perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner, this dish combines deep flavors of browned onions, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce, served best alongside mashed potatoes or rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 4 cube steaks
Gravy and Seasoning
- 2 large yellow onions, sliced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter, plus extra if needed
- 2 tablespoons oil
Instructions
- Prepare the steaks: Pat the cube steaks dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Season both sides evenly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Dredge with flour: Lightly coat each steak with some of the 1/4 cup of flour, shaking off any excess to avoid clumping during cooking.
- Sear the steaks: Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear each steak for 3–4 minutes on each side until a golden-brown crust forms. Remove the steaks from the skillet and set aside.
- Caramelize the onions: If needed, add more butter to the skillet. Add the sliced onions and sauté for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become deeply golden and caramelized, developing rich flavor.
- Create the gravy base: Sprinkle the remaining flour over the caramelized onions and stir for 1–2 minutes. This step cooks off the raw flour taste and helps thicken the gravy.
- Add liquids and seasoning: Gradually pour in the beef broth while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Add Worcestershire sauce and stir until the gravy thickens and is smooth.
- Simmer steaks in gravy: Return the seared steaks to the skillet, nestling them into the onion gravy. Cover the pan and reduce heat to low. Let the steaks simmer gently for 20–25 minutes until they are fork-tender and infused with the savory gravy flavors.
- Serve: Serve the smothered cube steaks hot, ideally accompanied by mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite vegetables to soak up the delicious onion gravy.
Notes
- For extra richness, use homemade beef broth or low-sodium beef broth.
- If you prefer thicker gravy, let it simmer uncovered for a few minutes after cooking.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the pan when searing steaks to ensure a good crust forms.
- Cube steak is a budget-friendly cut that becomes very tender when cooked properly in this slow simmer method.
- You can add a splash of red wine to the gravy for a deeper flavor if desired.
