Cube Steak Parmesan in the Slow Cooker
Turn tough cube steak into fork-tender dinner with this slow cooker method. Simple steps, no guesswork, and reliable results every time.
Servings: 6
Calories: 517kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef cube steak
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs (whisked)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil (for browning)
- 24 ounces spaghetti sauce (plus more for serving)
- 4 slices provolone cheese or mozzarella cheese
- fresh snipped parsley or basil
- freshly grated parmesan (for topping)
- spaghetti or spaghetti squash
Instructions
- Place the flour, cornstarch, garlic salt, salt, Italian seasoning and pepper in a bowl and mix. 1 cup all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Crack the eggs into a second bowl and use a whisk or a fork to whisk them until they are lemony in color. 2 large eggs
- Dip each cube steak into the egg first and then coat each side with the flour mixture. Continue with each cube steak, moving them to a plate or a cutting board to rest. Allow the cube steaks to rest with the flour mixture on them for 10 minutes. 2 pounds beef cube steak
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it starts to ripple. Place the prepared cube steaks into the hot oil and brown it on each side. This should only take a minute or so on each side. 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- Once the beef is browned, place each piece of steak in a slow cooker. Pour the spaghetti sauce over the beef. Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours (or on low for 6-7 hours). 24 ounces spaghetti sauce
- The last 5 minutes of cooking, remove the lid and place the 4 slices of cheese over the cube steaks. Recover the slow cooker and let it rest for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese is melted. 4 slices provolone cheese
- Serve the steaks over spaghetti or spaghetti squash and spoon additional sauce and a sprinkle of fresh parsley if desired. fresh snipped parsley, freshly grated parmesan , spaghetti or spaghetti squash
Notes
The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 6 (no pasta or squash included) with one serving being 1/6 of the cube steaks & sauce. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**
Nutrition
Calories: 517kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 192mg | Sodium: 1651mg | Potassium: 959mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 769IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 5mg
