Best Tenderize Cube Steak Recipes

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.

SUPER TENDER CUBE STEAKS

Steps:

• Spray a baking dish with nonstick spray.
• Season the cube steaks on both sides with seasoning salt, garlic and black pepper.
• Place some rings of onion on top of steaks, then add chunks of potatoes, then a few more onions.Sprinkle potatoes and onions with a little more of the seasoning.
• Pour beef broth over all and also add the worcheshire sauce to taste. Cover tightly with foil and bake at 325 for 2 hours ( no peeking till at least 1.5 hours then check if more liquid is needed).
• You may also add any other veggie of your choice at the beginning, carrots or some shrooms might be good! Enjoy.

TENDERIZE CUBE STEAK

Steps:

• Whisk together 2 eggs and the can of evaporated milk in a bowl.
• Place the cube steaks in the milk and turn them to coat them in the mixture. The soaking time depends according to how tough the steaks are and how tender you would like them to be. Like a marinade, however, you will get best results by soaking the steaks for four hours or overnight.
• Take the steaks out of the refrigerator and allow them to come to room temperature in the milk mixture. Allowing the steaks to warm up allows the milk to penetrate the meat more, which further tenderizes your steak.
• Coat the steaks in your flour/cracker mixture and fry them as your recipe directs.
• Tips: For even more tender steaks, place them between two sheets of waxed paper and pound them with a meat mallet before you soak them. Can use zip bag to marinate.

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!