3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Cubed Steak with Gravy
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
This 3-ingredient slow cooker cubed steak with gravy is the definition of no-stress comfort food. Made with affordable cube steak and pantry staples, it delivers fork-tender beef smothered in a rich, savory gravy without hours in the kitchen.
Cube steak starts as a tougher cut of beef, but the slow cooker works magic. Low, gentle heat and plenty of moisture break down the fibers, turning an economical ingredient into a melt-in-your-mouth dinner the whole family will love.
This recipe is ideal for:
Busy weeknights
Beginner cooks
Tight grocery budgets
Hands-off “dump and go” meals
Set it, forget it, and come home to a hearty, homemade meal that tastes like it simmered all day because it did.
Best Ways to Serve Cubed Steak with Gravy:
This slow cooker cubed steak practically begs for something to soak up the gravy. Try it with:
Creamy mashed potatoes (classic comfort pairing)
Buttered egg noodles
Steamed white rice
Texas toast or crusty bread for an open-faced sandwich
Add a simple veggie like green beans, roasted carrots, or a crisp salad to balance the richness and round out the meal.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6–8 hours (LOW)
Ingredients:
1½–2 pounds cubed steak
2 (10.5-ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (1-ounce) packet dry onion soup mix
Directions:
Pat the cubed steaks dry with paper towels to help the gravy cling better during cooking.
In a bowl, mix the cream of mushroom soup and dry onion soup mix until smooth. Do not add water the meat will release juices as it cooks.
Spread a thin layer of the soup mixture in the bottom of a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker.
Add a single layer of cubed steak, then spoon some gravy over the top.
Repeat layering until all steaks are in the slow cooker and fully coated.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the meat is very tender.
Stir gently before serving to combine the gravy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve hot with plenty of gravy spooned over each portion.
Tips, Variations & Simple Upgrades:
Extra creamy gravy: Stir in a spoonful of sour cream or plain Greek yogurt at the end (off heat).
Thicker sauce: Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water and stir in during the last 30 minutes on HIGH.
Lower sodium: Use low-sodium soup and reduced-sodium onion mix.
Flavor twist: Swap one can of mushroom soup for cream of chicken or cream of celery.
One-pot meal: Add sliced onions or carrots under the steak for extra heartiness.
