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Crock Pot Cubed Steak

A comforting slow-cooker recipe that delivers tender cubed steak in a rich gravy, perfect for weeknight dinners and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces cubed steaks (about 1½–2 lb total)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste Salt and black pepper, to taste For seasoning
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for optional searing)
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (optional, but delicious)
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup (or low-sodium)
  • 1 can French onion soup
  • 1 packet au jus gravy mix (or 1 cup beef broth + 1 tsp Worcestershire)
  • 1/2 cup water (or low-sodium beef broth)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (or 2 tbsp cornstarch for gluten-free thickening)
  • Fresh parsley for garnish Fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
  • pinch smoked paprika (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the cubed steaks lightly with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. (Optional but recommended) Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear each cubed steak for 1–2 minutes per side until browned.
  3. Transfer the steaks to the Crock Pot.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté sliced onion and mushrooms for 3–4 minutes until softened; add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
  5. Transfer the onions and mushrooms to the Crock Pot, spreading evenly over the steaks.
Cooking
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, French onion soup, au jus gravy mix, and water until smooth.
  2. Pour the sauce over the steaks in the Crock Pot, covering them as best as possible.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours, until steaks are tender.
  4. For a thicker gravy, remove steaks to a platter and whisk cornstarch with cold water, then stir into the Crock Pot and cook on HIGH for an additional 10–15 minutes until sauce thickens.
  5. Serve hot with a generous ladle of gravy, garnished with chopped parsley.

Notes

If your gravy tastes flat, a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar or a splash of soy sauce can enhance the flavor. For variations, consider making it gluten-free or low-carb.