Berdean's Cube Steak

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My mom's cube steak recipe. You can make a delicious gravy from the remains by adding flour, milk, salt, and pepper.

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Close up on a plate of cube steak, resting on mashed potatoes and a side of green beans.
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs 10 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 4 (4 ounce) cube steaks

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

  • cup vegetable oil

  • 2 cups water, or as needed

  • 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    All ingredients gathered to make cube steak.

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  2. Season cube steaks on both sides with salt and pepper. Place flour in a shallow bowl; press steaks into the flour and shake off any excess.

    Cube steak seasoned with salt and pepper, then placed in a shallow bowl of flour.

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  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steaks and cook until browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.

    Steaks cooking in a skillet of oil, until browned on both sides.

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  4. Pour enough water into the skillet to almost cover steaks.

    Water poured into skillet.

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  5. Stir in beef bouillon and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until very tender, about 2 hours.

    Beef bouillon and salt added to skillet, simmering until tender.

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Close up on a plate of cube steak resting on mashed potatoes, with a side of green beans.

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Editor's Note

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the breading ingredients. The actual amount of the breading consumed will vary.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

395 Calories
29g Fat
6g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 395
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g 37%
Saturated Fat 7g 36%
Cholesterol 71mg 24%
Sodium 169mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 26g 52%
Calcium 6mg 0%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 422mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.