A comforting and flavorful dish of tender cube steak cooked in a rich onion gravy, perfect for a hearty meal.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of oil.
Ensure the skillet is hot before adding the oil to prevent sticking.
Combine the flour, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Dredge each cube steak in the mixture, coating evenly.
Shake off any excess flour to avoid clumping.
Sear the coated cube steaks in the hot skillet until browned on both sides. Transfer to the slow cooker.
Do not overcrowd the skillet; sear in batches if necessary.
Add the sliced onions and minced garlic to the slow cooker.
Layer the onions on top of the steaks for even cooking.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, onion soup mix, gravy mix, and water. Pour this mixture over the steaks and onions in the slow cooker.
Ensure the gravy mixture is smooth before pouring.
Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 8 hours.
Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to maintain consistent heat.
Serve the cube steaks and gravy over mashed potatoes or noodles.
Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor.