Slow Cooker Cubed Steak with Creamy Onion Sauce
There was a time when many slow cooker cubed steak recipes started with a can of soup and a seasoning packet. They were easy, affordable, and helped many families get supper on the table after a long day.
Lately, I’ve found myself looking for ways to make some of those familiar comfort foods with ingredients I already keep in my kitchen. This version uses sweet onions, beef broth, Greek yogurt, and our Rosemary Thyme Herb Blend to create a creamy, savory sauce that tastes like it simmered all day—because it did.
The cubed steak becomes fork-tender, the onions melt into the sauce, and a handful of broccoli added near the end brings a little color and freshness to the meal. Served over brown rice, it’s the kind of supper that feels like home.
Ingredients
• 2 pounds cubed steak
• 1 large sweet onion, sliced
• ¾ cup unsalted beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Rosemary Thyme Herb Blend
• 2 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
Creamy Finish
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
1. Layer the sliced onions in the bottom of a slow cooker.
2. Place the cubed steak over the onions.
3. Whisk together the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and Rosemary Thyme Herb Blend. Pour over the steak.
4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
5. During the last 30–45 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets.
6. Mix the cornstarch and cold water to make a slurry. Stir into the cooking liquid and allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
7. Place the Greek yogurt in a bowl. Slowly whisk in about ½ cup of the hot cooking liquid to temper the yogurt.
8. Stir the yogurt mixture into the slow cooker and heat gently for 15–20 minutes. Do not boil.
9. Serve over cooked brown rice.
Many traditional slow cooker cubed steak recipes rely on canned soups and seasoning packets for flavor. This version takes a different path, using real ingredients to create a creamy sauce while keeping the sodium a little lower and the ingredient list a little simpler. At Rosemary Thyme, we believe small changes made one meal at a time can help create a healthier kitchen without giving up the comfort foods we love.
What comfort-food recipe from your family would you like to see updated with a few simple, lower-sodium ingredients?
Have a peaceful and blessed day.
Helene
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