Slow Cooker Cubed Steak
If you’re looking for a delicious, no-fuss comfort food recipe that won’t break the bank, Slow Cooker Cubed Steak from Taste of Home is your answer.
It’s one of those old-school, stick-to-your-ribs meals that takes minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor—and when you grab your ingredients from Aldi, it becomes even more affordable.
One of my favorite things about shopping at Aldi is how budget-friendly their meat selection is without compromising on quality. Their cubed steak is tender, lean, and perfect for slow cooking.
You’ll usually find it pre-tenderized and packed in generous portions, so you can easily feed a family without overspending.
If you’re shopping on a budget or just love a great deal, Aldi’s meat section is the place to go. Cubed steak there is often a fraction of the price you’d pay elsewhere—and it’s just as good or even better.
Slow Cooker Cubed Steak is as easy as it gets. You toss everything into the slow cooker in the morning, and by dinnertime, you’re met with a savory, fork-tender dish that tastes like it’s been bubbling on the stove all day.
The meat becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender and is smothered in rich, savory gravy that’s perfect for spooning over a big pile of mashed potatoes.
So next time you’re at Aldi, grab a pack of cubed steak and give this recipe a try.
You’ll be surprised how such humble ingredients can turn into something so comforting and delicious.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Tender meat: The slow cooking process breaks down tough fibers in the cubed steak.
- Rich gravy: Often creamy or savory, perfect over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
- Easy prep: Usually just a few ingredients and minimal hands-on time.
- Classic comfort food: Popular in Southern and Midwestern kitchens.
What is Slow Cooker Cubed Steak?
Slow Cooker Cubed Steak is a comforting, hearty dish made by cooking cubed steak (a cut of beef that’s been tenderized, often top or bottom round) low and slow in a slow cooker until it becomes fork-tender.
The dish is usually simmered in a flavorful gravy or sauce made with ingredients like beef broth, onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup, or brown gravy mix.
Ingredients
- Boneless cubed steak
- Cream of mushroom soup
- Beef broth
- Lipton onion soup mix
- Cornstarch

How to make Slow Cooker Cubed Steak
In a 6-quart slow cooker, stir together the soup, 1 cup broth and onion soup mix until combined.

Add the cubed steaks. Cook on high 3 hours or low 6 hours.

In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup broth and cornstarch until dissolved.

Stir in the cornstarch mixture; cook until the sauce is thickened, 30-35 minutes longer.

Serve over egg noodles or mashed potatoes, if desired.

Slow Cooker Cubed Steak
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cans 10-1/2 ounces each condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
- 1-1/2 cups beef broth divided
- 1 envelope 1 ounce onion soup mix
- 4 beef cubed steaks 6 ounces each
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Cooked egg noodles or mashed potatoes optional
Instructions
- In a 6-quart slow cooker, stir together the soup, 1 cup broth and onion soup mix until combined.
- Add the cubed steaks. Cook on high 3 hours or low 6 hours.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup broth and cornstarch until dissolved.
- Stir in the cornstarch mixture; cook until the sauce is thickened, 30-35 minutes longer.
- Serve over egg noodles or mashed potatoes, if desired.
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