Slow Cooker Poor Man’s Cubed Steak with Gravy
This Slow Cooker Poor Man’s Cubed Steak with Gravy is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender cube steaks with a rich, flavorful gravy. It’s a budget-friendly meal made with simple pantry ingredients like French onion soup, cream of chicken soup, and au jus gravy mix. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe requires minimal effort while delivering maximum flavor. Serve it over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles for a hearty and satisfying dinner. Ideal for families, this dish is sure to become a go-to favorite!
Ingredients:
4 cube steaks
1/2 cup of water
1 can (10.5 ounces) of French onion soup
1 can (10.75 ounces) of cream of chicken soup
1 packet of au jus gravy mix
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Slow Cooker: Grab a 6-quart slow cooker and combine the French onion soup, cream of chicken soup, au jus gravy mix, and water. Stir well to create a rich, flavorful base.
2. Add the Cube Steaks: Place the cube steaks into the mixture, ensuring each piece is fully coated with the gravy.
3. Set and Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours, allowing the meat to become tender and soak up the savory flavors.
4. Thicken the Gravy (Optional): For a thicker gravy, whisk together 2-3 tablespoons of cornstarch with equal parts cold water in a small bowl. Stir this mixture into the slow cooker during the last 20 minutes of cooking.
5. Finish Cooking: Switch the slow cooker to high and let it cook for an additional 20 minutes, or until the gravy has reached your desired consistency.
6. Serve and Enjoy: Plate the tender cube steaks
with the rich gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for a hearty meal.
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This dish is the perfect combination of tender beef and rich, savory gravy a meal your family will ask for again and again!