Cube Steaks with Mushroom Gravy (Instant Pot)
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Cube steaks are one of those meals that my husband enjoys but that I do not make on a regular basis. Upon scanning the freezer for meats that I wanted to use last week, I decided to include cube steaks. I am not a cube steak expert, but below is how I prepared them and they were fantastic. I'm going to try and weave them into our meals more often! Since I was short on time, I used my Instant Pot; however, a slow-cooker can also be used.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 8 cube steaks
- ~1/2 c diced mushrooms (I used baby bellas/cremini)
- ~ 1/2 c thinly sliced onion
- 2 c beef stock
- 1 c milk
- 4 TBSP butter
- 1/4 c flour
- salt and pepper to taste
- ~2 TBSP oil
- Season both sides of each cube steak with salt and pepper. Add 1 TBSP of oil to the stainless steel insert and add 4 cube steaks. Using the 'Saute' function, sear both sides of the cube steaks for 6 minutes, turning to the other side after 3 minutes. Remove and set aside and repeat the process with the remaining 4 cube steaks.
- In a small saucepan over low-medium heat, melt the butter; add in the mushrooms and onions and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Next, add in the flour and continue cooking for about 1-2 minutes, incorporating all of the flour. Add the beef stock to the saucepan, whisking as you pour it in. Add in the milk and continue whisking and cooking until thickened (about 8 minutes or so). Season with salt and pepper; if using an unseasoned homemade beef stock, you will need to add around 1 tsp of salt (more/less to taste).
- Once the sauce is prepared and the cube steaks are seared on both sides, add both to the Instant Pot insert and pressure cook for 25 minutes.
- Serve with sides/vegetable of your choice; mashed potatoes are recommended as they pair well with the gravy. Enjoy!