Description
This Slow Cooker Mississippi Beef Cubed Steaks recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender cube steaks cooked low and slow with ranch and au jus gravy mixes, butter, and pepperoncini peppers. The result is a rich, tangy gravy perfect for spooning over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles, making it an easy dump-and-go meal ideal for busy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Seasonings
- 4 beef cube steaks (about 1.5–2 pounds)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Seasoning Mixes
- 1 (1-ounce) packet ranch dressing mix
- 1 (1-ounce) packet au jus gravy mix
Additional Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (½ stick), sliced
- 6–8 pepperoncini peppers
- Splash of pepperoncini juice (1–2 tablespoons)
- ½ cup beef broth (optional, for more gravy)
Instructions
- Season the steaks: Lightly season the cube steaks with salt and pepper on both sides to enhance their flavor before slow cooking.
- Layer the seasoning mixes: Place the seasoned cube steaks in the bottom of the slow cooker, then evenly sprinkle the ranch dressing mix and au jus gravy mix over the meat.
- Add butter and peppers: Place slices of butter on top of the steaks and arrange the pepperoncini peppers around them. Add a splash of the pepperoncini juice to impart a tangy flavor to the dish.
- Optional beef broth: Pour in the beef broth if you desire a thinner, more abundant gravy to accompany the steaks.
- Cook the steaks: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until the steaks are tender enough to be cut with a fork.
- Serve: Spoon the flavorful gravy and steaks over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Notes
- No need to sear the steaks first; this is a convenient dump-and-go recipe.
- For added flavor and texture, consider adding sliced onions or mushrooms to the slow cooker.
- Using gluten-free seasoning packets makes this recipe suitable for a gluten-free diet.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
