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Published November 6, 2018. By Alyssa Brantley 100 Comments

How To Cook Cube Steak

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cooked cube steak on a white plate with a silver knife and fork
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cooked cube steak on a white plate with a silver knife and fork

Learn How to Cook Cube Steak in a few simple steps. Combine with fried onions and parsley for an easy and naturally gluten-free dinner!

white plate with cooked cube steak topped with chopped parsley

Let’s talk about Cube Steak or as I like to call it, “what to make for dinner when you only have 10 minutes”. A while back, I purchased a grass-fed meat bundle from a local farmer and got 5 pounds of cube steak.I tried a bunch of different cooking methods and found myself repeating this easy method over and over again. It’s minutes of cook time, so much flavor, and no added junk! I knew I had to share it with you ASAP.

WHAT IS CUBE STEAK?

It is a cut of beef, usually from the top sirloin or top round, that is tenderized through an electric tenderizer. The cuts are thin and resemble a cutlet of some sort but have a “cubed” surface appearance from the tenderizer machine.

Here is the official Wiki for Cube Steak if you want to learn more. Cube steak can look similar to ground beef in the package, but it’s an entirely different cut of meat and a formed “steak” ready to be cooked.

HOW DO YOU COOK CUBE STEAK?

When I first started cooking cube steak, I searched “How To Cook Cube Steak” on Google and Pinterest and found the same couple of recipes over and over (dump in a slow cooker with onion soup mix or bread and fry) and a few variations on a sandwich using crappy ingredients. I wanted something lighter, easier and made in minutes that was also gluten-free.

After reading way too many cube steak recipes, the consensus is that you either cook it low and slow or very quickly over high heat. The most common cooking methods are:

  • Fried (either deep-fried or pan-fried)
  • Sauteed
  • Braised

After endless experimentation with all of these methods, I  have found that pan-frying cube steak is the tastiest, the quickest, and the easiest!

step by step photos of seasoning and cooking cube steak

CUBE STEAK RECIPE TIPS

  • Make your onions FIRST: Here is a quick tutorial on how to make either Fried (aka quick) or Caramelized (aka slow) Onions. Both are great on top of this steak – make what you have time for!
  • Make sure to pat the cube steaks dry with paper towels to remove moisture. This will help the meat sear and get a good crust. Moisture is the enemy of searing!
  • Season well with salt and pepper.
  • Ideally, take the steaks out of the fridge 15 to 30 minutes before cooking as meat that is not ice-cold sears better and more evenly.
  • I usually use Ghee but any high-heat cooking fat works. Readers have commented that they have used Avocado Oil, Peanut Oil, and some even use Olive Oil.
  • Cube Steak (even grass-fed) is pretty cheap so stock up. Once you cook this recipe, it will quickly become a family favorite!
  • To Reheat: Gently warm in a skillet on medium-low heat for 1 to 2 minutes per side OR microwave for 30 to 45 seconds.

overhead of dinner table with cube steak on a white plate, mashed cauliflower, and greens

WHAT TO SERVE WITH CUBE STEAK?

We love to serve it alongside a vegetable and starch or starch imposter like mashed cauli. Here are some ideas:

Creamy Mashed Cauliflower with Ghee

Braised Collard Greens

Mom’s Potato Salad

Arugula Salad with Lemon Balsamic Dressing

Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole

Jersey Tomato Salad

10 Minute Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

3-Minute Instant Pot Kale

Did you make this recipe? Please give it a star rating below!

How To Cook Cube Steak
Prep Time: 1 min
Cook Time: 24 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
 

Learn How to Cook Cube Steak in a few simple steps. Combine with fried onions and parsley for an easy and naturally glute-free dinner!

Course: Mains
Cuisine: American
Keyword: affordable cuts of meat, beef recipes, cube steak, easy cube steak recipe, how to cook cube steak, what to do with cow share
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 501 kcal
Author: Alyssa Brantley
5 from 27 votes
close up of cooked cube steak with bowl of mashed potatoes
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Ingredients
  • 2 Tablespoons butter or Ghee, Avocado Oil, or Peanut Oil (high-heat fat)
  • 2 pounds cube steaks (approx 8 cutlets)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt divided
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper divided
  • 1 cup caramelized onions (or fried onions) (approx 1 pound raw onion - see Notes)
  • 1/4 cup parsley leaves chopped
Instructions
  1. Make sure to make your fried or caramelized onions first and set aside as those can take some time. See NOTES below for instructions.

  2. Pat dry each cube steak with paper towels to remove moisture.

    Sprinkle both sides of each Cube Steak cutlet with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

  3. Heat a large frying pan - large enough to hold 2 of the Cube Steaks with some room between them (a 12" frying pan worked perfectly for me) over high heat. 

    Once very hot, add 1/2 Tablespoon of cooking fat to frying pan. Add 2 of the Steaks to the pan and cook, undisturbed, for 3 minutes.

  4. Turn and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Repeat with the butter and steaks until all are cooked.

    Serve topped with fried (or caramelized) onions and chopped parsley and Enjoy!

NOTES:
  • Make your onions FIRST: Here is a quick tutorial on how to make either Fried (aka quick) or Caramelized (aka slow) Onions. Both are great on top of this steak - make what you have time for!
  • Make sure to pat the cube steaks dry with paper towels to remove moisture. This will help the meat sear and get a good crust. Moisture is the enemy of searing!
  • Season well with salt and pepper.
  • Ideally, take the steaks out of the fridge 15 to 30 minutes before cooking as meat that is not ice-cold sears better and more evenly.
  • I usually use Ghee but any high-heat cooking fat works. Readers have commented that they have used Avocado Oil, Peanut Oil, and some even use Olive Oil.
  • Cube Steak (even grass-fed) is pretty cheap so stock up. Once you cook this recipe, it will quickly become a family favorite!
  • To Reheat: Gently warm in a skillet on medium-low heat for 1 to 2 minutes per side OR microwave for 30 to 45 seconds.
Nutrition Facts
How To Cook Cube Steak
Amount Per Serving (2 cutlets with 1/8 cup of cooked onions and parsley)
Calories 501 Calories from Fat 279
% Daily Value*
Fat 31g48%
Saturated Fat 13g81%
Cholesterol 178mg59%
Sodium 1353mg59%
Potassium 867mg25%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 48g96%
Vitamin A 491IU10%
Vitamin C 9mg11%
Calcium 71mg7%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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UPDATE NOTES: Please note that this recipe was originally published in February 2014, but was updated in December 2019 with updated photos, in-process photos, cooking tips, and updated nutritional information.

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  1. Jodi P says

    November 26, 2019 at 4:55 pm

    To keep butter from burning, add a little oil to it. I like peanut oil. The oil has a higher smoke point than butter, so combining the two kind of averages out the smoke point.

    Another option is to fry in just oil, but add butter a few minutes before you’re done cooking.

    I never fry with straight butter, always a dab of oil with it.

    Reply
    • Alyssa Brantley says

      November 27, 2019 at 12:16 pm

      I often do this as well with avocado oil or Ghee (depending on what I am cooking or how long the cook time is). Great tip Jodi!

      Reply
  2. Shirley says

    November 11, 2019 at 7:12 pm

    This is the 3rd cube steak recipe I’ve tried and by far the BEST one. Put a fork in it, we are done and will only be making it this way from now on!

    Reply
    • Alyssa Brantley says

      November 11, 2019 at 7:21 pm

      Day Made!! Thanks for taking the time to comment Shirley!! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Sara P. says

    November 9, 2019 at 1:20 pm

    This was super easy. Exactly what we were looking for! We did the quick sauteed onions, topped with chopped basil and parsley and served with mashed potatoes and green beans. A DELISH DINNER!

    Reply
    • Alyssa Brantley says

      November 11, 2019 at 7:20 pm

      So happy to hear it Sara! Sounds like a perfect dinner 🙂

      Reply
  4. Melyn says

    October 13, 2019 at 3:39 pm

    I followed the directions. Meat browned on the outside and stick to the cast iron skillet. The middle was nt done. I decided to flip the cubed steakes to the desired doneness but it still was a little chewy. I’m not sure if a gas fire would have made a difference? the flavor was pretty good

    Reply
    • Alyssa Brantley says

      October 16, 2019 at 3:14 pm

      Hi Melyn, I do think that electric cooktops differ greatly than gas. You may have needed a lower heat setting. Glad the flavor was good and you could salvage them though!

      Reply
  5. Christy says

    September 19, 2019 at 7:11 pm

    Great, easy recipe. Tried it for dinner tonight, it was a hit. Cooked it on my Blackstone griddle!

    Reply
  6. Rich says

    September 11, 2019 at 6:28 pm

    I really wanted to like these, but didn’t. Perhaps you can give a pointer on where I went wrong.

    Made the sauteed onions and they came out well.

    Used my cast iron skillet to cook the steaks and left them on 3 minutes per side as instructed. I had my stove on about 6.5/10, as any hotter seemed to instantly burn the butter away to nothing and char the pan.

    The outsides were starting to crisp over, but then when I took it off to my plate, they leaked out a lot of red and were medium rare and very tough. I ended up just eating the edges and my son didn’t get through a whole bite. The dog inhaled them though.

    Should I have turned the stove up higher despite it seeming so hot the butter was just vaporizing? Should they be more medium to medium well when done? I’d love to try again as the only way I’ve ever made them before is with the mushroom soup bake style.

    Reply
    • Alyssa Brantley says

      September 23, 2019 at 1:52 pm

      Hey Rich, Every stovetop is different, it sounds like you had the heat too high and they burned. Are you using electric? Another option is to quickly sear for 1 to 2 minutes on each side to brown and finish in the oven (at 400F) for just a few minutes until you get to medium or medium-well!

      Reply
  7. art stin says

    July 29, 2019 at 2:21 pm

    We would do this when I was in Boy Scouts more years ago then I care to remember.
    On a heavy duty piece of aluminum foil place raw sliced onions, then the cubed steak. Season, add chopped potatoes and carrots and a dab of butter and more seasonings to taste. Fold over foil to seal in all the moisture. Drop it on the BBQ or camp fire and cook for a 1/2 to 1 hour depending on your heat

    Reply
  8. Michele Dellapenta says

    July 22, 2019 at 3:09 pm

    Bought it by accident so I am finally thawing it and cooking tonight. My husband works late hours and it is so tough to have meats ready for dinner that don’t overcook. I am going to do mushrooms and onions with a beef gravy, buttered noodles, green veggies and vinegar/oil tomatoes. I love cooking for my hubs so I am looking forward to making this tonight. Thank you for posting!

    Reply
    • Alyssa Brantley says

      July 22, 2019 at 3:46 pm

      Sounds amazing Michele! I hope he loves it and if you remember, come back and let me know 🙂

      Reply
      • Michele Dellapenta says

        July 22, 2019 at 11:09 pm

        I made the cube steaks and they turned out perfectly (except my house got a little smokey from cooking on high heat! LOL!) I cooked onions and mushrooms separately and after the steaks were done, made a demi-glaze spiced with a spiced honey mustard. Didn’t get the buttered noodles made, but meat was accompanied by steamed broccoli with cheese. Husband’s plate is empty! THANK YOU! Great recipe!

        Reply
        • Alyssa Brantley says

          July 24, 2019 at 10:46 am

          Sounds like a PERFECT meal Michele!

          Reply
        • Michelle says

          October 1, 2019 at 5:47 pm

          Superb!! Also my first time without breading and frying…and I borrowed the Worcestershire sauce idea (sprinkled after removing from the pan). Served with oven baked corn on the cob (yum!) and side salad…Thank You for sharing a Real Winner!😁

          Reply
          • Alyssa Brantley says

            October 1, 2019 at 6:01 pm

            So happy to hear it Michelle! If you are up for it, I would so appreciate a 5-star review on your comment. It helps others find this recipe. Either way, I appreciate your comment! 🙂

            Reply
  9. Maureen Vanhook says

    July 6, 2019 at 7:58 pm

    This is the first time I didn’t bread and fry cube steak and serve it with gravy. It was incredible! A little dry, but still incredible!

    Reply
    • Alyssa Brantley says

      July 18, 2019 at 10:34 am

      So happy to hear it Maureen!!

      Reply
  10. Meg says

    June 9, 2019 at 3:08 pm

    Curious to know if using a marinade would help any.. I have an excellent beef one and I’m going to try it. I just wanted to know if you had done this. Thanks

    Reply
    • Alyssa Brantley says

      June 12, 2019 at 8:15 am

      Hey Meg! I don’t usually use a marinade for cube steak – I don’t find it needs it. If you try it, come back and let me know how it turns out!

      Reply
      • Ron says

        July 7, 2019 at 5:40 pm

        Hi! I made it exactly how you suggested but topped each piece with a 2-3 shakes of worchtershire. It added a little beefie caramel sauce that finished it nicely. 🙂

        Reply
        • Alyssa Brantley says

          July 18, 2019 at 10:35 am

          I bet that was yummy Ron!

          Reply
  11. Kate says

    May 7, 2019 at 10:08 am

    Cube steak has ALWAYS been my go to when it was 5 o’clock and I had to get supper on the table for two children and husband. A super flavorful quick fry like yours is perfect.
    We don’t have collard greens where I live (rural Alberta, Canada) but I always accompanied my cube steak (we call it minute steak here) with coleslaw (frozen peas if you’re really pressed for time) and hash browns. Easy peasy and delish.

    Thanks, Alyssa. I’ve been following you for ages. You and your recipes are great!

    Reply
    • Alyssa Brantley says

      May 7, 2019 at 11:22 am

      Hi Kate! That sounds like a perfect easy dinner – I am right there with you!! And, thank you so much – I so appreciate the kind words 🙂

      Reply
    • Melanie says

      May 17, 2019 at 7:26 pm

      Fabulous! So amazing to find such a delicious recipe for cooking that cut of meat for the first time. Good thing – because I’ve got several more packages of Cube Steak from my CSA. Thank you!!

      Reply
      • Alyssa Brantley says

        May 20, 2019 at 1:54 pm

        Hi Melanie! Yay – so glad you liked it! 🙂

        Reply
  12. Toni says

    April 19, 2019 at 11:56 am

    It was a huge hit with my family! So good!

    Reply
    • Alyssa Brantley says

      April 20, 2019 at 1:56 pm

      That’s the best!!! Thanks for letting me know Toni!

      Reply
    • Matt H. says

      June 4, 2019 at 9:11 pm

      Amazing recipe! Made it for 4 hungry kids, ( 2 teen boys), they loved it. There are No leftovers! Thanks !

      Reply
      • Alyssa Brantley says

        June 4, 2019 at 9:39 pm

        Love it Matt – nothing like happy kids!!

        Reply
  13. Lindsay Cotter says

    April 19, 2019 at 12:02 am

    This was so easy to make!! And it turned out fantastic!

    Reply
    • Alyssa Brantley says

      April 19, 2019 at 10:02 am

      LOVE hearing that feedback Lindsay! Thanks for letting me know!

      Reply
  14. Suzy says

    April 18, 2019 at 12:14 pm

    Cube steak is a great dinner idea! Affordable and so tasty!

    Reply
    • Alyssa Brantley says

      April 19, 2019 at 10:01 am

      I’m with you Suzy!

      Reply
  15. Sommer says

    April 18, 2019 at 12:09 pm

    My new favorite way to prepare cube steak! Cheap and family friendly!

    Reply
    • Alyssa Brantley says

      April 19, 2019 at 10:00 am

      YES!! So easy and affordable. So happy to hear that you loved it!

      Reply
  16. Julie says

    April 18, 2019 at 11:26 am

    I had never cooked a cube steak until this recipe, and let me tell you I plan on using them more. It was so easy and delicious!

    Reply
    • Alyssa Brantley says

      April 19, 2019 at 10:00 am

      Hey Julie!! Love hearing that!!! 🙂

      Reply
  17. Liz says

    April 18, 2019 at 10:07 am

    My MIL introduced me to cube steaks years ago….and I’d forgotten until I saw your recipe. Both my husband and I loved this for a quick, tasty weeknight meal!

    Reply
    • Alyssa Brantley says

      April 19, 2019 at 10:00 am

      That is so awesome Liz!! It really is such an underappreciated cut!

      Reply
  18. Tanya Schroeder says

    April 18, 2019 at 8:45 am

    This recipe is a keeper, my family devoured it! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Alyssa Brantley says

      April 19, 2019 at 9:59 am

      Hi Tanya!! Thanks for letting me know – that makes me so happy!

      Reply
  19. Kate says

    April 1, 2019 at 1:35 pm

    Alyssa, this is so tasty! You do such a great job on your website–great directions and presentations. Thank you for sharing your excellent recipes!

    Reply
    • Alyssa Brantley says

      April 5, 2019 at 10:55 am

      Thank you Kate! So appreciate the feedback 🙂

      Reply
  20. Nataly says

    March 30, 2019 at 1:46 pm

    Alyssa, thanks for sharing! Saved my butt on a quick impulsive idea for a dinner side!

    Reply
    • Alyssa Brantley says

      April 5, 2019 at 10:52 am

      Fantastic Nataly!

      Reply
  21. Sandra says

    March 21, 2019 at 12:37 am

    I love this! All I remember about cube steak from my youth is that it was covered in flour and fried in a pan. Yuck, the flour turned into glue and got all soggy. These are delicious!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      March 21, 2019 at 5:13 pm

      Exactly Sandra! This is definitely NOT that!!

      Reply
    • maryann bova says

      May 1, 2019 at 11:54 pm

      actually, chicken-fried cube steak is a favorite of mine, paired with country gravy, mashed potatoes and peas it’s so yummy!

      the reason the flour was soggy, like glue was due to the oil not being hot enough to fry it in, and not cooking it long enough on each side to make the flour coating crispy. try making it again using really hot oil this time.

      yep, this is a spot-on recipe for a quick cube steak dinner.

      well done, Alyssa!

      and thanks for mentioning ghee, I had seen it as a recipe ingredient before but tonight,
      thanks to your recipe I googled it and will give it a try sometime.

      Reply
      • Alyssa Brantley says

        May 2, 2019 at 10:29 am

        Hi Maryann! So happy to hear it – thanks for taking the time to comment 🙂

        Reply
  22. Sandra Shaffer says

    March 21, 2019 at 12:15 am

    Boy what an easy dish and the onions adds so much flavor. It was hard being patient waiting for the onions to cook up perfectly, but so worth it. Every bite was gone!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      March 21, 2019 at 5:13 pm

      Fantastic! So happy to hear you all loved it! I am with you on the onions!

      Reply
  23. Jersey Girl Cooks says

    March 20, 2019 at 9:37 pm

    These are delicious and easy to make. My teenage son loves them!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      March 21, 2019 at 5:13 pm

      That’s a great compliment because teenagers do not mess around with what they like! Thanks!

      Reply
  24. Anne Lawton says

    March 20, 2019 at 3:40 pm

    Thanks for these tips for making the perfect cube steak I love those onions on top!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      March 20, 2019 at 8:39 pm

      So glad to hear it worked out Anne!

      Reply
  25. Alina says

    March 13, 2019 at 3:22 pm

    Alyssa, great idea! Now that is what I call a great way to start the day! It looks delicious!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      March 14, 2019 at 12:00 pm

      Hope you love it!

      Reply
  26. Olga says

    February 25, 2019 at 12:47 pm

    Alyssa, it looks perfect and tasty! Can’t wait to have this anytime of the day, love it!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      February 25, 2019 at 1:28 pm

      Hope you love it!

      Reply
  27. Anna says

    February 25, 2019 at 12:45 pm

    Alyssa,thank you very much! I like this steak! Wonderful combination of ingredients. It look so yummy!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      February 25, 2019 at 1:27 pm

      Thanks Anna – so glad to hear it!

      Reply
  28. Trish Malone says

    December 13, 2018 at 3:00 pm

    Heidi,season both sides of the meat with the spices and some salt and pepper if you like. Melt a couple of tablespoons of butter n the skillet on medium high heat. Once the butter is hot, place the meat in the skillet for about 3 minutes per side to brown. Take the steaks out and put aside. Cut up the onions, if you have any, and place them in the still hot skillet. Let cook for about 8 minutes to soften somewhat. Put meat into a baking dish. Mix the spices into the tomato sauce to create a zesty sauce. You may want to add some water or chicken broth to the sauce to thin it some. Pour the sauce over the meat. Put onions on top of the sauce. Cover the dish and let cook at 325* or 350* for about 2 hours. This would taste great served on a bed of wide noodles or some other pasta. I hope you have noodles, spaghetti, fetuccine or some type of pasta. Good eating to you and your daughter sister!

    Reply
  29. Cheryl says

    August 11, 2018 at 5:39 pm

    The BEST cube steak I’ve ever had. Thank you for the recipe and doing the research. I’m definitely subscribing!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      August 16, 2018 at 8:40 am

      Wow!! Thanks so much Cheryl! Day made 😉

      Reply
  30. Heidi says

    April 30, 2018 at 12:27 pm

    What if you dont have the soup mix what else could i use?

    Reply
  31. Heidi says

    April 30, 2018 at 12:24 pm

    Ok i have 3 cube steaks and nomidea how to cook them, no milk no flour. Got tomatoe sauce, spices. No oil but i got butter, any sugestions. Its dinner for my daughter and myself.

    Reply
  32. Momma Rose says

    December 6, 2017 at 6:53 am

    Im so disappointed with cooking cubed steak, no matter what I do it always comes out so tuff, WHAT CAN I DO???? HELP PLEASE. MOMMA ROSE.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      December 6, 2017 at 9:17 pm

      Hi Momma Rose – have you tried my technique? I have found the most success with QUICK cooking at high temp.

      Reply
    • Aimee says

      January 10, 2018 at 4:07 pm

      Cube steak should be cooked til it’s starts to brown, you might feel as though your over cooking it, but cooking on low in butter with salt and pepper is best. I don’t think your cooking it long enough. It’s done but that’s why it’s still tough

      Reply
    • Cindy Price says

      December 21, 2019 at 3:35 pm

      I also make my cube steaks in the crockpot with salt pepper and cream of mushroom soup cook slow on 6 hours I put in the morning then I serve it over rice

      Reply
  33. Joy M GA says

    November 14, 2017 at 1:56 am

    Why does the meat come out so tough?

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      November 15, 2017 at 3:56 pm

      It shouldn’t Joy! You have to very quickly cook these steaks or they will become tough!

      Reply
  34. Carolyn Fuller says

    May 1, 2017 at 7:43 am

    I like to make chicken fried steak and add to brown onion gravy. Place over grits or rice

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      May 2, 2017 at 8:36 am

      Sounds yummy!

      Reply
  35. Christa says

    June 8, 2016 at 11:41 am

    A favorite meal of mine that my mother always made with cubed steak we called Swiss steak and is very simple. Coat the steak in a flower mixture and pre-cook. Meanwhile, sauté onions and add canned tomatoes (when I say canned, I’m referring to preserved at home in a pressure cooker and canning jars, but I guess you could use canned from the store as well) to onions. I try to use a jar with quartered tomatoes and more tomatoes that juice. Let these flavors mix together while slowly heating. Afterwards, add the tomato/onion mixture to the meat and sauté on low to allow all the flavors to mix together. We serve with mashed potatoes and sweet peas.

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    • EverydayMaven says

      June 14, 2016 at 8:17 am

      Sounds fantastic Christa!

      Reply
      • SHERI says

        July 12, 2016 at 9:04 am

        My mom used to do Swiss steaks also when I was a child growing up, and it’s been along time since I have had it. I think it’s what’s for dinner tonight.

        Reply
        • EverydayMaven says

          July 17, 2016 at 9:18 pm

          Hope you loved it!

          Reply
  36. Ruth says

    April 24, 2016 at 2:32 pm

    I also cook it slow, adding sliced peppers , onions and cover with small can of diced tomatoes, add mushrooms , if you like them, serve with garlic mashed potatoes and veggie of choice.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      April 26, 2016 at 9:29 am

      That sounds yummy Ruth!

      Reply
  37. Kat says

    February 17, 2016 at 11:07 am

    I make mine the way my mama used to. It’s very similar but with onions and peppers. Braised but then slow cooked on the stove. Yum.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      February 21, 2016 at 10:15 am

      Love adding onions and peppers! Sounds good Kat 🙂

      Reply
  38. Jackie Martin says

    June 26, 2015 at 11:32 am

    Cut some of those cubed steaks into thin slices and use them to make either stroganoff or goulash. I like to braise mine in a skillet, add some water and then cook them for a while. I then use them on a sandwich with toasted English muffins and top with a home made Dijonaisse, and a tomato. Good stuff.
    The pork cutlets, I pound out a bit thinner and then treat them as you would for a pork tenderloin sandwich, which I love but cannot find here in Utah, so I make my own.

    Reply
    • Christina Tatiana Eaton says

      April 16, 2018 at 3:33 pm

      That sounds like a great idea! I also just got some in a meat package and have never had it before lol

      Reply
  39. ashley - baker by nature says

    February 11, 2014 at 4:43 pm

    I love me some cube steak! What a great post on how to cook it 🙂 Now I’m hungry!

    Reply
  40. Norma Chang says

    February 10, 2014 at 5:05 am

    I too do not know much about cubed steak but I like your treatment of it, looking forward to reading about what you do with the other cubed steaks.

    Reply
  41. [email protected] Riffs says

    February 9, 2014 at 9:16 am

    I’m with Judy — I always use this to make chicken-fried steak! But it’s good stuff in any recipe. Good post — thanks.

    Reply
  42. Judy Baumann says

    February 8, 2014 at 5:16 pm

    Debbie, the cubed pork steak is called a pork cutlet here in Texas, and I buy them and make like a chicken fried steak, with mashed potatoes and creamed gravy, and oh, sooooo delicious.

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  43. Debbie says

    February 8, 2014 at 10:12 am

    Cube steak is one of r regulars – even got cubed PORK steak the other day (first time I saw that)… Low & slow I simmer with onions/mushrooms… The other day I dipped in egg & dredged in Almond Flour/seasoning mix – kinda like a chicken fried “steak”…

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    • EverydayMaven says

      February 8, 2014 at 2:51 pm

      Wow Debbie, I bet the Cubed Pork Steak was really flavorful. My husband wants me to make a Paleo Chicken Fried Steak with it so that is probably next!

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  44. Joanne says

    February 8, 2014 at 4:44 am

    Good to know! I’ve heard of cube steak but have never had a good sense of what it was!

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  45. Jennifer says

    February 7, 2014 at 11:26 am

    My mom used to prepare them this way but always added a couple dashes of worchestershire sauce to the butter during the steak frying. I am so new to gluten free and paleo, I don’t know what to substitute for the worchestershire sauce or if we can continue to use that. Thanks. Jennifer

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    • EverydayMaven says

      February 8, 2014 at 9:39 am

      Hi Jennifer,

      Edward & Son’s make an Organic, Gluten Free Worcestershire Sauce. I have seen smaller bottles (than what I linked to) in the grocery store and also on Amazon – just not today.

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  46. Judy Baumann says

    February 7, 2014 at 10:19 am

    Your recipe sounds good, but I use these mostly to make chicken fried steak with.

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    • BarbaraHesterIrwin says

      February 17, 2018 at 5:06 pm

      Do you fry it on oil or grease? Then so you bake it in the oven for 60 min in water or is that necessary? Im t rt yin it for the first time. [email protected]

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  47. Jeanette | Jeanette's Healthy Living says

    February 7, 2014 at 4:26 am

    Looks like pure comfort food on a plate Alyssa!

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    • EverydayMaven says

      February 8, 2014 at 9:37 am

      Yes! It felt like a cold winter night meal. I can’t wait to experiment more – I think Cube Steak has a lot of possibilities.

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