Description
Hearty beef stew delivers rich comfort through tender meat and robust vegetables simmered slowly in a Crock-Pot. Warm spices and succulent beef create a deeply satisfying meal that nourishes both body and soul when you gather around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs/907 g cube steak
- 1 can (10.5 oz/298 g) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz/298 g) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 packet (1 oz/28 g) onion soup mix
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsps cornstarch
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preparation: Layer cube steak evenly in the Crock-Pot, ensuring maximum surface contact for optimal flavor absorption.
- Flavor Fusion: Whisk onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, beef broth, garlic powder, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce in a mixing bowl until completely smooth and homogeneous.
- Liquid Coating: Pour the seasoned soup mixture over the cube steak, thoroughly coating each piece to guarantee deep flavor penetration.
- Slow Cooking: Cover with Crock-Pot lid and select cooking method – 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high – allowing meat to become supremely tender and flavor-rich.
- Gravy Enhancement: Create a cornstarch slurry by blending cold water and cornstarch until fully dissolved.
- Final Touch: Thirty minutes before serving, incorporate the cornstarch mixture into the cooking liquid, stirring gently to develop a luxuriously thick gravy.
- Serving: Plate the succulent cube steak alongside its robust gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant presentation.
Notes
- Maximize Meat Tenderness: Layer cube steak evenly to ensure each piece absorbs maximum flavor and becomes incredibly soft during slow cooking.
- Perfect Soup Integration: Whisk soup mixture thoroughly to eliminate lumps and create a smooth, consistent flavor base that penetrates every meat fiber.
- Gravy Game Changer: Use cornstarch slurry during the final 30 minutes to transform cooking liquid into a luxurious, thick gravy that clings perfectly to the meat.
- Serving Suggestions: Select complementary side dishes like creamy mashed potatoes or fluffy rice to soak up the rich, savory sauce and elevate the overall dining experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg