Oven Baked Cube Steak with Red Gravy

Oven-baked cube steak with red gravy is a delicious and comforting meal that makes incredibly tender cube steak.

This is a delicious meal the whole family will enjoy. The cubed steak gets fork tender and the gravy has a unique, savory flavor.

Smothered cube steak is a savory dish featuring tenderized beef steaks, dredged in flour and pan-fried until golden brown, then smothered in a rich and flavorful homemade gravy that adds depth and succulence to the dish.

The result is a comforting and hearty meal, perfect when served over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or white rice.

The flavorful gravy cooks into the steak, making it the ultimate comfort food.

Cube Steak vs Minute Steak vs Swiss Steak

Cube Steak

Cube steak is also known as minute steak. The steak has little cubes pushed into the meat during the tenderizing process. It’s usually done with an electric meat tenderizer.

Cube steaks look kind of like hamburger steaks after it’s tenderized, but it’s a thin cut of meat made with top or bottom round beef.

Normally, cube steaks are a budget-friendly cut of beef at the grocery store which increased their popularity, but lately, it’s increased in price.

Swiss Steaks

Swiss steaks are usually cut from the bottom, top, or eye of round.

The term “swiss” in swiss steak does not refer to Switzerland but rather to the swissing machine used in England that tenderizes meat. Swissing also refers to rolling or pounding meat.

Swiss steak is also commonly referred to as a popular American dish that slowly braises swiss steaks in a large pot of stewed vegetables and seasonings.

Ingredients for Oven Baked Cube Steak

• Cubed Steaks
• All-Purpose Flour
• Dry Mustard Powder
• Olive Oil
• Tomato Soup
• Water
• Worcestershire Sauce
• Brown Sugar
• Salt
• Black Pepper

How to Tenderize Cube Steak

Use a meat mallet or a tenderizing tool to pound the cube steak. This helps break down the fibers, making the meat more tender.

Place the cube steak on a cutting board or between two sheets of plastic wrap to prevent splattering, and then pound it evenly on both sides with a meat mallet. You don’t need to pound it excessively; just enough to break down the fibers.

How to Make Oven Baked Cube Steak with Gravy

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray a 13″ x 9″ baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

• In a medium bowl, mix tomato soup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Set aside.

• In a shallow dish, combine dry mustard powder with flour. Dredge steaks in the flour.

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steaks to the hot oil and cook until browned. It’s okay if they’re not cooked through. Season steaks with salt and pepper to taste.
• Add steaks to the prepared baking dish and pour red gravy sauce over top.
• Cook for 1.5 hours. Serve steaks with red gravy.

How to Make It In the Crockpot

This recipe can just as easily be made into a cube steak Crock Pot recipe. It turns out very tender and can be cut with just a fork.

• In a medium bowl, whisk together tomato soup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Set aside.
• In a shallow dish, combine dry mustard powder with flour. Dredge steaks in the flour. Shake off any excess.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cube steaks to the hot oil and cook until browned. It’s okay if they’re not cooked through. Season steaks with salt and pepper to taste.
• Place the steaks in the Crockpot. Pour the gravy over top.
• Cook on low for 6 hours. Serve with gravy.

What Goes with Cube Steak

Mashed Potatoes: Creamy mashed potatoes are a classic choice. You can also try garlic mashed potatoes or mashed sweet potatoes for a twist.

Bread or Rolls: Serve with crusty bread or rolls to mop up any delicious sauces or gravies.

Pasta: Cube steak can be paired with pasta, either as a topping for egg noodles or incorporated into a pasta dish.

Sauteed Mushrooms and Onions: Sautéed mushrooms and onions complement the flavors of cube steak and add a savory element to the dish.

Vegetables: Sautéed or roasted vegetables make a great side dish. Consider options like green beans, asparagus, broccoli, or a medley of mixed vegetables.

Rice or Quinoa: Serve cube steak over a bed of fluffy rice or quinoa. Season the grains with herbs or spices for added flavor.

Leftovers

Refrigerator

According to the USDA, leftover cube steak can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days in an airtight container.

Freezer

Cooked cube steak can be stored in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 2-3 months. Be sure to leave extra air space for the gravy because it will slightly expand as it freezes.

To thaw, place the container in the refrigerator the night before you plan to reheat it.

Reheating

To reheat leftovers, warming it up in the microwave is an obvious first choice, especially for individual servings.

However, if you’d like to reheat a larger amount, I recommend the stove top.

1. Place the cube steak with the gravy in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add a small amount of broth or water to help loosen the gravy as it cooks.
3. Cover the skillet with a lid and bring to a simmer.
4. Carefully stir the gravy around the cube steaks.
5. Serve once the cube steaks and gravy are heated through.

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• Country Fried Steak
• Cube Steak Sandwiches
• Cube Steak with Onion Gravy
• Dutch Oven Pot Roast
• French Onion Pot Roast
• Red Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs
• Slow Cooker Cube Steak with Cream of Mushroom Soup Gravy