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A black plate with mashed potatoes and a fried cube steak patty topped with onion gravy, garnished with parsley, sits on a wooden table with a fork and knife, surrounded by green leaves and white flowers.

Easy Fried Cube Steak Recipe

Melissa Griffiths
This Fried Cube Steak recipe with rich onion gravy turns an affordable cut of meat into a crispy, golden masterpiece that's comfort food at its finest. You will have a satisfying dinner ready in just 30 minutes with perfectly seasoned coating and juicy steaks!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 392 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ pounds beef cube steaks
  • 1 ⅓ cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup milk

Onion Gravy

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 onions (sliced)
  • 1 packet gravy mix

Instructions
 

  • Dry cube steaks off with a paper towel.
  • In a pie plate, combine the flour, onion powder, garlic powder, sat, pepper, and paprika.
  • In a seperate pie plate, whisk together the milk and eggs.
  • In a cast iron skillet, heat up ¼ cup canola oil until shimmering.
  • Dredge each cube steak first in the flour, then in the egg mixture, and then again in the flour. Shake off any excess between dredge steps.
  • Repeat with each steak.
  • Fry in the oil for 4-6 minutes per side, until the internal temperature registers 165ºF. Do not crowd the pan, you may have to work in batches.
  • Place on a paper towel once cooked.
  • If making the onion gravy, melt the butter in a saucepan.
  • Add the sliced onions and cook until soft and translucent.
  • Make the gravy according to the package directions in the same pan with the onions.
  • Let simmer with the onions 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve gravy over the cube steak.

Notes

Cast Iron: Using a cast iron skillet provides superior heat retention and even cooking compared to other pans, resulting in better browning and texture.
Gravy Variations: Beyond the onion gravy, you can make traditional white country gravy using the leftover oil and flour from frying. 
Seasoning Boost: For extra flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or your favorite steak seasoning to the flour mixture. You can also marinate the cube steaks in buttermilk for 30 minutes before coating for added tenderness.
Storage: If you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container or plastic wrap in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 392kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 29gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 147mgSodium: 514mgPotassium: 514mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 215IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 4mg
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