Description
This Slow Cooker Mississippi Beef Cubed Steaks recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish featuring tender cube steaks cooked in a flavorful ranch and au jus gravy, with a tangy kick from pepperoncini peppers. Perfect for a comforting Southern-style meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Cube Steaks:
- 2 lbs beef cube steaks
Seasonings:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 6–8 pepperoncini peppers
- 2 tablespoons pepperoncini juice
- 1/2 cup beef broth (optional, for extra gravy)
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place the cube steaks in a 5- or 6-quart slow cooker.
- Season the Meat: Sprinkle the ranch seasoning and au jus mix evenly over the meat.
- Add Ingredients: Top with butter, pepperoncini peppers, and pepperoncini juice. Add beef broth if a thinner gravy is preferred.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until the cube steaks are fork-tender.
- Finish and Serve: Gently stir to combine the flavors. Serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or over egg noodles.
Notes
- This dish is rich and savory with a hint of tang from the pepperoncinis. For added heat, use hot pepperoncini or add red pepper flakes.
- Leftovers make great sandwiches the next day.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
