Here’s a classic, comforting recipe for Cubed Steak with Onion Gravy, perfect for a hearty dinner:
🥩 Cubed Steak with Onion Gravy
📝 Ingredients
For the Steak
- 1–1½ lbs cubed steak (round steak, tenderized)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2–3 tbsp vegetable oil or butter
For the Onion Gravy
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1–2 cups beef broth (adjust for desired thickness)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Steak
- Season cubed steak with salt and pepper.
- Dredge lightly in flour, shaking off excess.
2️⃣ Brown the Steak
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook steak 2–3 minutes per side until browned.
- Remove from skillet and set aside.
3️⃣ Make the Onion Gravy
- In the same skillet, melt butter.
- Add sliced onions and cook until softened and golden, about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth until smooth.
- Add Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer until gravy thickens.
4️⃣ Combine
- Return cubed steak to the skillet.
- Simmer 5–10 minutes until steak is tender and coated in gravy.
5️⃣ Serve
- Garnish with parsley.
- Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles.
💡 Tips
- Tenderized steak works best for quick cooking.
- Browning the steak adds flavor to the gravy.
- Adjust gravy thickness with more or less broth.
- For richer flavor, stir in a splash of cream before serving.
This dish is essentially tender, seared cubed steak smothered in savory, sweet onion gravy—a comforting, homestyle meal.
I can also give you a slow-cooker version that makes the steak extra tender if you want.