Here’s a classic Southern-style comfort dish — tender cubed steak smothered in rich onion gravy 🍽️🧅
🍽️ Cubed Steak with Onion Gravy
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 4–6 cubed steaks (about 1½–2 lbs total)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2–3 tbsp oil (vegetable or olive)
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour (for gravy)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Optional: ½ tsp dried thyme
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Season & Dredge
Mix ½ cup flour with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Lightly dredge cubed steaks in seasoned flour (shake off excess).
2️⃣ Brown the Steaks
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook steaks 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
Remove and set aside (they’ll finish cooking in gravy).
3️⃣ Cook the Onions
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium.
Add butter and sliced onions.
Cook 8–10 minutes until soft and caramelized.
4️⃣ Make the Gravy
Sprinkle 2 tbsp flour over onions. Stir and cook 1 minute.
Slowly whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
Simmer until thickened (3–5 minutes).
5️⃣ Simmer Together
Return steaks to the skillet.
Cover and simmer on low for 20–25 minutes until tender.
🍴 Serve With
- Creamy mashed potatoes
- White rice
- Buttered egg noodles
- Green beans or collard greens
✨ Tips for Extra Tenderness
- Simmer low and slow — don’t rush it.
- Add a splash of heavy cream at the end for richer gravy.
- If steaks are tough, simmer an extra 10–15 minutes.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- A slow cooker version
- A smothered steak with mushrooms
- Or a country fried cubed steak with white gravy 🤍
