Best French Onion Cubed Steak Recipes

CUBED STEAK ONION GRAVY

Steps:

• Mix flour, pepper, salt, and garlic powder in a shallow dish. Coat cubed steak with flour mixture. In a skillet heat oil and cook steak about five minutes on each side until brown and done on inside. Remove steak from pan.
• Add beef broth, onion, and dry onion soup mix to pan and cook until onions are done. Can thicken gravy with a little of the leftover flour if you want it thicker. Serve gravy as a side or pour over steak. Serves 4.

MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH CUBED STEAKS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350. Heat olive oil in large (cast iron works best) skillet on med-med/high heat.
• 2. Mix flour, salt & pepper (I prefer fresh ground) in pie plate.
• 3. Dredge cubed steaks in flour mixture.
• 4. Brown steaks maybe 5 min. per side.
• 5. Turning over a few times.
• 6. Place cooked cubed steaks in a deep casserole dish. Drain oil from skillet, reserving steak/flour residue.
• 7. Mix soup mix with 2 cups water in a bowl.
• 8. Pour water into cast iron skillet.
• 9. Turn heat higher whisking to loosen browned bits in skillet. I sometimes add some of the leftover flour at this time... mixture does not need to be thick as it thickens in the oven.
• 10. Pour this mixture over cubed steaks.
• 11. Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour.
• 12. Makes its own gravy & cubed steaks are so tender, you won't need a knife!

CUBE STEAK RECIPE

Steps:

• See notes section below for Slow Cooker instructions.
• Seasoning Prep: Combine the meat seasoning mix and set aside.
• Gravy Prep: Combine the cornstarch and cold water in a medium bowl and whisk until incorporated and smooth. Add 1 cup chicken broth, 1 cup beef broth, 1 beef bouillon, 1 tsp onion powder, ½ tsp garlic powder and 1 ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce. Whisk to combine and set aside.
• Meat Prep: Place saran wrap over each cube steak and use the rough end of a meat tenderizer to pound it thin, about ½ inch thick or so. This really makes a nice difference in the consistency of the meat even though cube steak has already been tenderized.
• Rub seasoning mix on each side of the steak, then rub with flour.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear 2 steaks at a time for about 3 minutes per side. (Add a splash more olive oil if needed and adjust heat up or down slightly as needed as the steaks cook.) Set steaks on a plate to rest.
• Leave the meat flecks in the pan, this is called "fond" and it will add flavor to the gravy. If you have any black/burnt areas, use a damp paper towel to carefully clean that out.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat and use a silicone spatula to 'clean' the bottom of the pan. Add the onions and toss to coat. Cook the onions for 15-25 minutes, until desired consistency is obtained. I like mine very soft and reduced, almost caramelized. Be sure to stir them often as they cook.
• Add the liquid gravy mixture and use a silicone spatula to clean the bottom and sides of the pan once again. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
• Add the steaks and any juices back to the pan and spoon some gravy on the top of each steak. Simmer with the lid partially covered for 5 minutes or so, until the gravy is thickened and the meat is cooked to your liking.
• Optional: Remove from heat and melt 2 Tablespoons cold butter at the end for a silky, velvety finish. This is a technique that chefs use called "monter au beurre".
• Serve with mashed potatoes, buttermilk biscuits, and roasted carrots or green beans.

STEAKS WITH FRENCH ONION SAUCE

Steps:

• Sprinkle steaks with thyme, pepper and garlic powder. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown steaks in 1 teaspoon butter on both sides. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in remaining butter until tender. Reduce heat to medium. Add wine or broth to pan, stirring to loosen browned bits; cook for 2-3 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Add consomme and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes., Return steaks to the pan. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Serve with toasted French bread.

FRENCH ONION CUBED STEAK

Steps:

• 1. Sprinkle both sides of steak with salt and pepper, to your taste. Then dredge steaks in flour, covering completely and patting to make sure flour sticks to meat.
• 2. Melt butter in large, non-stick fry pan over medium-high heat. Place steaks in melted butter and brown on both sides. Sprinkle onion soup mixture over the steaks, followed by water and wine. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 10-15 minutes. Thin with more water, if needed.
• 3. Serve while hot, covering with the gravy.