Taste Tested Tuesday: Cube Steak and Gravy

Posted by Andrea

We have a large chest freezer in our basement and I like to keep it well stocked with all the frozen foods we need. Recently I noticed our meat supply was dwindling, so I had to make a trip to the grocery store.

Before I pay full price or even sale price for meat, I always check the meat department of one of our local supermarkets. On Saturday mornings, this particular market has great deals on a variety of meats. This is because most of their meats have a Sunday sell by date, so on Saturday the supermarket lowers prices on certain meats to lure buyers. In addition to the discounted prices, these meat packages often have a peel off coupon for an additional $1 to $2 off.

If you’re a savvy shopper with storage capacity, these deals are a great way to keep your freezer full of meat without paying full price for any of it. This past Saturday, cube steak was reduced, so I purchased several large packages.

I was thrilled with the deal because cube steak and gravy is one of favorite cold weather comfort foods. This particular recipe is a delicious “fast fix”. When served with a side of rice or mashed potatoes and a green vegetable, you’ve got a dynamite meal!

Cube Steak and Gravy

4 to 6 Cube steaks
2 1/2 cups flour
1 cup milk
2 cups beef broth
Salt, pepper, and garlic powder (to taste)
1/4 cup cooking oil

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the cube steaks with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Dredge the cube steaks in 2 cups of flour and shake off the excess flour. Place the steaks in the skillet and lightly brown on both sides. Remove the cube steak from the pan and set aside.

Add the remaining flour to the skillet and whisk to incorporate. Pour the milk and beef broth into the pan and whisk. If you desire, add seasoning to gravy to taste. Reduce the heat to low and place the steaks back into skillet.  Simmer for 30 minutes.

Photo: Courtesy of Kitzzy (Flickr)

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7 Comments »

2008-12-16 19:28:30

I was thinking I needed a different recipe for steak…this is just the one ;) Yummm

Comment by Andrea
2008-12-17 16:35:11

Jules, I hope you enjoy this simple recipe as much as we do!

 
 
Comment by Kathy
2008-12-17 07:49:19

This sounds so warm and cozy! I love “winter” meals and I will have to add this to my recipe file. Your green beans look beautiful, as well.

Comment by Andrea
2008-12-17 16:36:46

Kathy, it is definitely warm and cozy and filling too! I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. The green beans do look yummy but they’re not mine! We can thank Flickr for that photo;)!

 
 
Comment by BJ
2008-12-17 17:04:48

This looks yummy. I love cube steak. Thank you for the great recipe.

 
Comment by Donetta
2008-12-17 23:04:42

Good timing I too have some cube steak on special purchase. I think I will make this tomorrow. Sounds Good. I’ll use soy milk due to food allergies but non the less yummy. Sweet dear heart losing her blog. Wow that is a lot of work trying to school too.
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Comment by Andrea
2008-12-18 09:02:15

Donetta, thanks for the visit! My oldest has a dairy allergy too, so we’re well acquainted with soy milk too. I’m sure it’ll taste just as delicious.

Thanks for your visit:)

 
 
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