Making dinner doesn't have to be difficult or time consuming. This economical and delicious dish can be on your table in about 30 minutes.
Cube Steaks:
5 cube steaks, about 1 1/2 lb.
1/2 c. flour
1/2 t. garlic powder
1/2 t. onion powder
1/2 t. fine sea salt
1/2 t. ground black pepper
2 T. canola or vegetable oil
Gravy:
2 T. unsalted butter
1/2 white onion, thinly sliced
2 c. mushrooms, sliced
2 T. dry gravy mix from a packet
1 1/2 c. beef broth
salt and black pepper, to taste
In a shallow dish or plate, combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Dredge cube steaks in flour mixture, gently shaking off excess.
In a large skillet, preferably cast iron, heat over medium-high heat. When hot, heat oil for 1 minute. Add cube steaks to the hot skillet. Do not crowd the steaks.
Cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until browned. Transfer to a platter; cover to keep warm.
Add butter, onion and mushrooms to the same skillet; saute until starting to soften, about 3-4 minutes.
Whisk in dry gravy mix, making a bit of a paste and scraping the dried bits off the bottom of the pan.
Slowly stir in beef broth until smooth. Season with salt and/or pepper, if needed.
Transfer cube steaks back into the skillet, spooning gravy over the tops; cook for 1-2 minutes to reheat and gravy thickens.
Serve immediately with gravy, onions and mushrooms spooned over rice, egg noodles or mashed potatoes.
4-5 servings.