A chunk of beef from the top or bottom round that has been put through the store’s mechanical tenderizer is called a cube steak. Typically, it is offered in single servings ranging from 4 to 8 ounces. Perhaps because it can be prepared quickly, the cut is occasionally referred to as a “minute steak.” It’s a little difficult to put down what I’ve always done without a recipe because I used to watch my mom make these for supper, but here it is! Instead of using conventional salt and pepper, you can use garlic salt or your preferred spice salt.
| Prep Time: | 5 mins |
| Cook Time: | 10 mins |
| Total Time: | 15 mins |
| Servings: | 4 |
| Yield: | 4 cube steaks |
Ingredients
- 24 ounces cube steak, cut into 4 portions
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ⅓ cup Worcestershire sauce, divided
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Lightly season both sides of each cube steak with salt and pepper. (See Cook’s Note).
- Melt 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter in a large, non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once butter is foamy, add cube steaks and sprinkle about 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce on top of each cube steak. Cook until brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Turn the steaks, and sprinkle each with an additional 1 to 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce. Cook until steaks are firm and reddish-pink and juicy in the center, about 3 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 135 degrees F (57 degrees C). Remove to a platter and tent with foil.
- To make the pan sauce, pour about 1/2 cup water into the skillet and stir all the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a boil and cook for about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in remaining butter, until melted.
- Evenly divide pan sauce over each cube steak and serve warm.
- I used four 6-ounce cube steaks for this recipe.
- Worcestershire sauce is quite salty. Be sure to allow for that, when adding salt or seasoned salt.
Reviews
Quick and easy, and full of flavor. I served it with Basmati rice and whole kernel corn. It is also a money saving meal when you find a good deal on cube steak.
Loved it yhe whole family enjoyed the dinner Thank you
Cooked til they were brown in the center…my picky husband liked it very much