This is my go-to beef cube steak in crock pot recipe when I want something that's melt-in-your-mouth perfection. It's made with a creamy mushroom gravy that's packed with flavor - all while being a simple, high protein and easy healthy dinner you can feel good about.
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The backstory.
Some recipes earn a permanent spot simply because they make life easier. This one came together on a busy day with a pack of cube steak, a few fridge staples, and a slow cooker doing what it does best. By dinnertime, everything had turned into a rich, hearty meal that felt like way more effort than it actually was. That's exactly why it stuck.
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It's a must-make.
When comfort food meets real-life ease, this beef cube steak in crock pot recipe becomes one of those dishes you'll keep coming back to.
- It's melt-in-your-mouth tender. Cooking low and slow transforms cube steak into fork-tender bites that practically fall apart.
- It's rich, savory, and comforting. The creamy mushroom gravy wraps everything in that cozy, hearty flavor you want at the end of the day.
- It's an easy healthy dinner. High protein, low carb friendly, and made with simple ingredients. It has 20.2 grams of fat and only 7.3 grams of net carbs.
Low effort, big flavor, and a dinner that feels like you planned ahead - even if you didn't.
Let's talk texture and flavor.
Every bite of this dish is rich, savory, and deeply satisfying. The beef turns incredibly tender as it slow cooks, soaking up all the flavor from the onions, mushrooms, and creamy sauce. The gravy is smooth and velvety with just a little tang from the sour cream and cream cheese. It's the kind of hearty, comforting meal that feels cozy without being complicated.
What you'll need.
For a slow cooker cube steak with gravy that delivers on both flavor and ease, here's what you'll need:
- Onion: Thinly sliced and layered on the bottom, adding subtle sweetness and depth.
- Cube steaks: The star of this crock pot cube steaks recipe - becomes perfectly tender as it cooks.
- Mushrooms: Bring earthy flavor and soak up that creamy sauce.
- Cream of mushroom soup: Creates the base of the rich, savory gravy.
- Garlic: Adds depth without overpowering the dish.
- Black pepper: Simple seasoning that ties everything together.
- Sour cream: Adds a slight tang and extra creaminess.
- Cream cheese: Melts into the sauce for that smooth, luscious texture.
- Cornstarch or xanthan gum (optional): Helps thicken the gravy if you prefer it a little richer.
If you're loving this cube steak crock pot recipe, there are plenty of other ways to keep things interesting. Try Cube Steak in the Oven for a simple baked option, or switch things up with the bold flavors in my Chipotle Steak Recipe. For something a little more classic, Herbed Butter Steak keeps it simple and flavorful. And if you're craving another cozy meal, the Tender Pork Cube Steak Recipe with Gravy is always a solid choice.
Customize it your way.
If you're looking to cook cube steak in crock pot but want to mix things up a bit, here are some easy ways to make it your own:
- Swap cube steak for beef stew meat or chuck roast for a different texture.
- Add extra mushrooms or sliced bell peppers for more veggie flavor.
- Stir in a splash of Worcestershire sauce for a deeper savory note.
- Finish with fresh herbs like parsley or thyme for a bright, fresh touch.
Flexible dietary swaps.
Beef cube steak in the crock pot is flexible enough to adjust based on your needs without losing that comforting feel:
- Lower fat: Use light cream cheese, light sour cream, and reduced-fat cream of mushroom soup.
- Low carb: Skip the cornstarch and use xanthan gum for thickening. Serve over riced or mashed cauliflower.
- Gluten-free: Choose a gluten-free cream of mushroom soup.
- Keto: Use either keto-friendly canned condensed soup or my homemade condensed mushroom soup.
How to cook cube steak in the crock pot.
Here's what your going to need to make the beef cube steak in crock pot recipe.
- Add sliced onions to the slow cooker, then layer in the cube steaks, mushrooms, soup, garlic, and pepper.
- Let everything cook low and slow until the beef is tender and full of flavor.
- Remove the steaks, then stir in softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- Thicken the gravy if desired, then return the steaks to warm through before serving.
How to enjoy it.
When the beef cube steak in crock pot is ready, the real goal is making the most of that rich, savory gravy.
- Serve over mashed potatoes for a classic, cozy meal.
- Spoon it over rice or egg noodles for something hearty and filling.
- Keep it lighter with riced cauliflower or a side of steamed vegetables.
- Add a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a simple finish.
Kori's tips.
- No extra liquid needed. Everything cooks down into a rich, savory gravy all on its own - trust the process.
- Soften the cream cheese. A quick warm-up makes it melt smoothly into the sauce instead of leaving little lumps.
- Thicken it your way. Want a richer gravy? Thicken it with a little cornstarch dissolved in a small ladle of sauce. Or, for a low-carb thickener option, use a half teaspoon xanthan gum dissolved in 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Let it cook uncovered for a few minutes after adding your thickener.
FAQ's
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days.
Reheat gently until warmed through.
I would not recommend freezing this dish because the fats in the dairy have a tendency to separate.
You can, but cooking low and slow gives you the most tender results for cube steak. Cook on high for 3 to 4 hours. Check for doneness around the 3-hour mark - the cube steak should be fork-tender. Follow the same steps for removing the meat, adding the cream cheese and sour cream, then returning the steak to warm through
Cube steak is a cut of beef that can be very tough. It is usually pounded with a meat tenderizer tool. Tenderizing steak makes it much more tender to eat. Because of its toughness, cube steak makes a perfect cut of meat to use in a slow cooker!
It is best to thaw the cube steaks beforehand to control the cooking time better, and reduce excess liquid in the pot. Partially thawed cube steaks are fine, as long as they are separated apart.
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📖 The recipe.
Slow Cooker Cube Steak with Gravy
Ingredients
- 1 small onion thinly sliced
- 2 pound cube steaks
- 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
- 1 (10.5 ounce) cream of mushroom soup (use canned or our homemade soup recipe)
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- Optional: 1 tablespoon of cornstarch or ½ teaspoon xanthan gum as a thickening agent.
Instructions
- Spray slow cooker with nonstick spray. Add sliced onions to the bottom of the slow cooker, then top with the cube steaks, mushrooms, cream of mushroom soup, garlic, and pepper.
- Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or until meat is tender.
- Once the meat is tender, remove cube steaks, set them aside, and keep warm.
- Soften cream cheese in a microwave for a few seconds until it is very easily spreadable.
- Add sour cream and softened cream cheese. Stir until cream cheese is melted.
- To thicken the gravy (optional): mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water or 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil in a small bowl until dissolved. Add to the crockpot and stir into the gravy. Continue cooking on low with the lid off for a few minutes until gravy starts to thicken.
- Add cube steak back to slow cooker to warm if needed.
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