Experience comfort food at its finest with the McDonald Family Cubed Steak recipe, a hearty dish that’s as nostalgic as it is satisfying. Tenderized cubed steak is coated in a perfectly seasoned flour blend and pan-fried to golden perfection before being simmered in a rich, savory onion gravy made with beef broth and a splash of Worcestershire sauce. This recipe brings together the flavors of caramelized onions and a luscious homemade gravy thickened to just the right consistency. Ready in under an hour, it’s ideal for weeknight family dinners or Sunday suppers. Serve this tender, flavorful cubed steak over creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or buttery egg noodles for a classic, soul-warming meal that’s sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for those searching for Southern-inspired comfort food recipes, this dish is as easy to prepare as it is delicious.
In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir to mix evenly.
Dredge each piece of cubed steak in the seasoned flour, coating both sides completely. Shake off any excess flour.
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil and butter over medium heat until hot and shimmering.
Add the floured cubed steak to the skillet. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove the steak and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, add the sliced onions. Sauté for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and caramelized.
Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping the bottom of the skillet with a spoon to deglaze and combine the flavors.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Slowly stir the slurry into the skillet to thicken the gravy.
Return the cooked cubed steak to the skillet. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 25 minutes, allowing the meat to become tender and absorb the flavors.
Taste the gravy and adjust salt and pepper as needed before serving.
Serve the cubed steak with the gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for a complete meal.
Calories |
2017 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 117.7 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.4 g | 202% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 25.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 380 mg | 127% | |
| Sodium | 4632 mg | 201% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 121.7 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.3 g | ||
| Protein | 112.7 g | 225% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 129 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 819 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.