Beef Cube Steak Stew

photo by love janine

Serving Size: 6

Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs. beef cube steak
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 large white onion, chopped
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 16 oz. cans new potatoes
2 cans sweet corn, drained
1 1 lb. bag frozen cut carrots
1 package mushroom gravy mix
1/3 cup water
sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions:
1. Cut beef cube steak into bite-size pieces.
2. Pour oil in a large skillet. When hot add in garlic and cook for about 30  seconds before adding in onion and cube steak. Brown quickly, then transfer to crock pot.
3. Add vinegar to skillet, stir and pour remaining scrapes into crock pot.
4. Then add potatoes, corn, carrots, gravy mix, water, salt and pepper. Stir and cover.
5. Cook on low for 5 to 7 hours.

Beef Cube Steak Stroganoff II

photo by Jenniferschwalm

Serving Size: 4

Ingredients:
1 lb. beef cube steak
sea salt and black pepper, to taste
1 package fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth
1 beef bouillon cube
2 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 package egg noodles, cooked

Directions:
1. Cut beef into thin strips. Season both sides with salt and pepper, set aside.
2. In a large skillet cook mushrooms and onions in olive oil. Remove and set aside in a bowl.
3. Place meet in the same skillet and brown lightly on both sides. Set aside with the vegetables.
4. Add flour to oil in the skillet, adding a little more oil if needed. Pour in beef broth, gradually. Stir continuously until thick.
5. Add tomato paste, mustard powder, garlic powder, basil, and oregano.
6. Place vegetables and beef back into skillet. Cover and let simmer for 3-5 minutes.
7. Pour in yogurt, stir and heat but do not let it boil.
8. Serve over egg noodles.

Grilled Beef Cube Steak

photo by Andersedin

Serving Size: 4

Ingredients:

4 beef cube steaks

1 tablespoon olive oil

freshly ground black pepper, to taste

sea salt, to taste

salt free garlic powder, to taste

Directions:

1.Rub the olive oil over both sides of the steaks.

2. In small mixing bowl combine pepper, salt and garlic powder.

3. Sprinkle mixture on both sides of steaks.

4. Place steaks on grill, medium heat. Grill, flipping only once, for 2-3 minutes per side.

5. Serve with choice of sides.

This is an extremely easy recipe. Feel free to add your own spices to the mixture. Don’t be afraid to experiment!