Crockpot Cubed Steak and Gravy
This Crockpot Cubed Steak and Gravy recipe makes tender, melt-in-your-mouth cubed steaks cooked low and slow in a rich, savory gravy. It’s an easy, comforting dinner served best over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
Equipment
- Crockpot / Slow Cooker (4–6 qt)
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
Steak & Gravy Base
- 4 cubed steaks about 4–6 pieces (about 2 lbs total)
- 1 (10.75 oz) can cream of chicken soup or cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (10.5 oz) can French onion soup
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 1 ½ cups water or low-sodium beef broth
Optional Veggies & Flavor
- 1 large onion sliced
- 6 oz button mushrooms sliced (optional)
Gravy Thickener
- 3 Tbsp cornstarch for thickening
- 3 Tbsp cold water for cornstarch slurry
Instructions
- Spray the inside of your slow cooker with cooking spray.
- In a bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, French onion soup, au jus gravy mix, and water until smooth.
- Place the cubed steaks in the slow cooker in a single layer if possible. Add sliced onion and mushrooms if using.
- Pour the gravy mixture over the steaks, cover, and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours (or HIGH for 4–6 hours) until the cubed steaks are fork-tender and the gravy is rich and flavorful. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- About 30 minutes before serving, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to make a slurry, then stir it into the slow cooker to thicken the gravy. Turn the slow cooker to HIGH and cook for an additional 20–30 minutes until the gravy has thickened. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Serve the cubed steak and gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles with extra gravy spooned on top.
Notes
This slow cooker cubed steak and gravy dish relies on pantry favorites like condensed soups and au jus gravy mix to create a rich, savory sauce that transforms relatively inexpensive cubed steak into a tender, hearty meal. It’s commonly served over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles for a comforting dinner. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}