This dump and serve Crock Pot Cubed Steak & Mashed Potatoes is unique. The mashed potatoes are layered underneath the meat, and the gravy makes itself in the cooker. Follow these simple steps on how to make cube steak in the crock pot in just 4 hours.

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Crockpot Cubed Steak & Mashed Potatoes Recipe

What’s so great about this crock pot cubed steak recipe? It not only makes its own gravy, but it also has a layer of mashed potatoes cooked in the same slow cooker. In my mind, cubed steak and mashed potatoes just go together. I can’t eat one without the other.

Let me break it down.

Mashed potatoes, topped with tender cube steak, topped with a mushroom gravy. Everything that’s good in life in one pan, and this crock pot cube steak takes only 4 hours.

I love cubed steak. Typically, I fry it up country-style in a pan, and then serve it over mashed potatoes. But this recipe has it all together, and it stays in two separate layers during cooking.

In the summer, we do enjoy these Teriyaki Beef Cube Steak Skewers.

Cubed Steak Gravy and Mashed Potatoes

This cubed steak gravy is easy; it’s made with a can of cream of mushroom soup, a can of condensed French Onion Soup, a can of mushrooms (optional), and a little flour.

What’s the secret to keeping everything in separate layers? I mixed a beaten egg in with the refrigerated, prepared mashed potatoes (I prefer Bob Evan’s brand). The egg binds the potatoes together and keeps them at the bottom of the crock pot.

I also use a little flour in with the gravy ingredients to thicken it up and keep it at top.

Ingredient List

Prepared Mashed Potatoes
Large Egg
Cubed Steak
All purpose Flour
Canned Mushrooms, optional
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Condensed Onion Soup

How to Make Cubed Steak and Gravy in the Crock Pot

Step by Step Instructions

Line Crock Pot with a liner, if desired.
Combine refrigerated, prepared mashed potatoes with beaten eggs, pour into crock pot insert.
Dredge cubed steak with flour, and arrange over mashed potatoes.
Drain canned mushrooms, and pour over cubed steak (optional).
In a microwave-safe bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup, condensed French onion soup and flour. Whisk until smooth. Microwave for 3 minutes or until it comes to a boil. Stir.
Pour over cubed steak.
Cover and cook on high for 3 1/2 to 4 hours or low for 7 to 8 hours.
Before serving, turn off heat and let sit for 30 minutes for gravy to thicken.

Storage Instructions

Let leftovers cool. Transfer leftover cube steak to an airtight container, and store in the refrigerator for several days.

For the full instructions for slow cooker cubed steak and gravy, scroll to the bottom of this post.

This dump and serve Crock Pot Cubed Steak & Mashed Potatoes is unique. The mashed potatoes are layered underneath the meat, and the gravy makes itself in the cooker. Follow these simple steps on how to make cube steak in the crock pot in just 4 hours.

Recipe FAQs

My family loves mashed potatoes, so I use 2 containers from the refrigerated section. This slow cooker cubed steak recipe works just fine with 1 container. Blend with only one egg if you use one container.
The beaten egg combined with the mashed potatoes helps bind and thicken the potatoes. This keeps the mashed potatoes and gravy from combining into one big, sloppy mess. This is a trick from my sister’s Ground Beef Shepherds Pie.
Mushrooms are optional. Be sure to drain the can first.
I suggest letting this easy crock pot cubed steak sit turned off for 30 minutes before serving. This allows the gravy to thicken slightly before serving.
The potatoes are hot, hot, hot after serving from the slow cooker. Be careful to not burn your tongue!

Recipe Variations

Substitutions are easy for this one. Use cream of celery soup or cream of chicken soup for the cream of mushroom.
Use a packet of brown gravy mix instead of flour for the gravy mixture (not the potatoes).
For extra tender beef, sprinkle the steaks with a meat tenderizer first.
Replace the condensed French Onion soup for a packet of onion soup mix.
Omit the mashed potatoes, and serve over cooked white rice or buttered egg noodles.
Season the cube steak with garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika before adding to the slow cooker.
Garnish with fresh parsley.

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This post is sponsored by the Glass Barn, Indiana Soybean and Corn Farmers but all thoughts and opinions are our own.

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