Cube Steak with Onion Gravy

Dinner Stovetop

From The Cozy Cook

Makes
4 people
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Ingredients

  • 4 cube steaks
  • 3 Tablespoons flour
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (separated)

Meat Seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika

Gravy

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 beef bouillon cube (or 1 tsp better than bouillon)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 large yellow onion (sliced into ½ inch strings)

Directions

  1. Mix the meat seasoning. Separately whisk the cornstarch, both broths, bouillon, gravy seasonings, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.

  2. Pound the cube steaks to about ½ inch, pat dry, and coat with the seasoning and flour. Sear in olive oil for roughly 3 minutes per side; set aside.

  3. Soften the sliced onion in butter over medium heat for 15–25 minutes. Add the gravy mixture, scrape up the browned bits, and bring to a simmer.

  4. Return the steaks and their juices. Partially cover and simmer about 5 minutes, until the gravy thickens and the meat is cooked. Serve with the gravy.

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