Fall Crockpot Meals // Mandy in the Making

 

Cube Steaks with Gravy

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 beef cube steaks (4 ounces each)
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 large onion, sliced and separated into rings
  • 3 cups water, divided
  • 1 envelope brown gravy mix
  • 1 envelope mushroom gravy mix
  • 1 envelope onion gravy mix

Directions

  1. Place flour in shallow dish. Add steaks, 1 or 2 at a time, and turn to coat completely.
  2. In a skillet, cook steaks in oil until lightly browned on each side. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add the onion and 2 cups water. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until meat is tender.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together gravy mixes with remaining water. Add to slow cooker; cook 30 minutes longer. Serve over mashed potatoes or noodles.

Cube Steaks with Gravy Tips

What is cube steak?

Cube steak is a cut of meat that has already been tenderized and pounded with a meat mallet or machine. The "cube" in cube steak refers to the small, cube-shaped indentations in the meat made by the tenderizer.

What is the best way to tenderize cube steak?

Cube steak already comes tenderized, but using the right cooking method is the best way to keep cube steak tender and juicy. Lock in those juices by pan-searing, braising, or sauteing for the best results! If you’re grilling, consider using a tasty marinade recipe to make it extra tender and flavorful.

What can I use instead of cube steak?

If you need a substitute for cube steak, you can use any type of beef steak and pound it out yourself with a meat mallet to ¼-inch thickness. Some good choices are top round steak or sirloin as cube steak alternatives. Research contributed by Sarah Fischer, Taste of Home Culinary Assistant

Crock Pot Pinto Beans

This easy Pinto Beans recipe yields the most delicious, amazing pinto beans you've ever had - without having to soak your beans! A simple blend of ingredients and spices turns that bag of dried beans into your new favorite side dish. Bonus: Makes amazing refried beans too!
 CourseSide Dish
 CuisineAmerican
 Keywordcrock pot pinto beans, pinto beans
 Prep Time10 
 Cook Time8 
 Total Time8  10 
 Servings
 Calories237kcal
 AuthorTrish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

  • 3 cups dry pinto beans rinsed and picked through
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 jalapeno seeded and chopped
  • 1 yellow onion dice
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 64 oz low sodium chicken broth may use stock

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a medium skillet. Add onion and jalapeno saute for 3 to 5 minutes until soft. Add garlic and saute for an additional minute.
  • In a large, 6 quart slow cooker, place beans, onion mixture, salt, pepper, and cumin.
  • Pour broth over the top and stir gently. If beans are not covered, add just enough water to cover the beans.
  • Cook beans on high for 8 to 9 hours or until tender. Test seasoning and add salt if needed.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 986mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 3mg

Texas red chili

Ingredients

  • 5 lb beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 1” cubes

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil

  • 2 large yellow onions, diced

  • 1/2 cup chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced with the sauce

  • 2 tsp salt

  • 1/4 cup chili powder

  • 2 Tbsp cumin

  • 1 Tbsp dried oregano

  • 2 Tbsp minced garlic

  • 2 medium jalapeno peppers, minced (seeded, if desired)

  • 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes

  • 4 cups chicken stock

  • Here’s how to make it

    • Combine salt, chili powder, cumin and oregano. Lightly season the beef cubes with the seasoning mix and reserve the remaining seasoning. (Use about half at this time.)

    • Heat oil in large skillet over med-high heat and brown the beef cubes, in batches, 3-4 minutes on each side. Transfer to a 6 qt Crockpot and repeat until all beef is browned.

    • Add onions to skillet, scraping up all the goodness from the bottom of the pan. Sauté until the onions are soft.

    • Make a well in the center of the onions and add chipotle peppers. Cook for about a minute and then stir to combine. Add onion mixture to the Crockpot.

    • Add jalapenos, garlic and remaining spice mixture to the Crockpot. Stir to combine.

    • Add the tomatoes and chicken stock to the Crockpot.

    • This needs to cook on low for 7-8 hours.

    • Top with your desired toppings!


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