Cubed Steak And Wild Rice Recipes

CUBE STEAK RECIPE

Steps:

• See notes section below for Slow Cooker instructions.
• Seasoning Prep: Combine the meat seasoning mix and set aside.
• Gravy Prep: Combine the cornstarch and cold water in a medium bowl and whisk until incorporated and smooth. Add 1 cup chicken broth, 1 cup beef broth, 1 beef bouillon, 1 tsp onion powder, ½ tsp garlic powder and 1 ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce. Whisk to combine and set aside.
• Meat Prep: Place saran wrap over each cube steak and use the rough end of a meat tenderizer to pound it thin, about ½ inch thick or so. This really makes a nice difference in the consistency of the meat even though cube steak has already been tenderized.
• Rub seasoning mix on each side of the steak, then rub with flour.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear 2 steaks at a time for about 3 minutes per side. (Add a splash more olive oil if needed and adjust heat up or down slightly as needed as the steaks cook.) Set steaks on a plate to rest.
• Leave the meat flecks in the pan, this is called "fond" and it will add flavor to the gravy. If you have any black/burnt areas, use a damp paper towel to carefully clean that out.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat and use a silicone spatula to 'clean' the bottom of the pan. Add the onions and toss to coat. Cook the onions for 15-25 minutes, until desired consistency is obtained. I like mine very soft and reduced, almost caramelized. Be sure to stir them often as they cook.
• Add the liquid gravy mixture and use a silicone spatula to clean the bottom and sides of the pan once again. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
• Add the steaks and any juices back to the pan and spoon some gravy on the top of each steak. Simmer with the lid partially covered for 5 minutes or so, until the gravy is thickened and the meat is cooked to your liking.
• Optional: Remove from heat and melt 2 Tablespoons cold butter at the end for a silky, velvety finish. This is a technique that chefs use called "monter au beurre".
• Serve with mashed potatoes, buttermilk biscuits, and roasted carrots or green beans.

BEEF AND WILD RICE MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, thyme and cayenne. Sprinkle over beef., In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook beef in oil until no longer pink; drain. Stir in celery and green pepper; cook 2 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in the water and rice mix with contents of seasoning packet. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 23-28 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in tomato; heat through. Sprinkle with onion.

CUBED STEAK AND RICE

Steps:

• Brown and season steak.
• Place in casserole dish.
• Pour rice over steak.
• Mix broth, consomme and water.
• Pour over steak and rice.
• Cover; cook about 1 hour at 400 degrees.
• Serve Hot.

CUBE STEAKS WITH GRAVY

Steps:

• Place flour in shallow dish. Add steaks, 1 or 2 at a time, and turn to coat completely. , 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. , In a bowl, whisk together gravy mixes with remaining water. Add to slow cooker; cook 30 minutes longer. Serve over mashed potatoes or noodles.

BISON STEAKS WITH SMOKY WILD RICE

Steps:

• Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in a 3-quart saucepan. Add bacon and sauté until lightly browned. Remove, leaving fat in pan. Add onion and sauté until beginning to brown. Stir in cloves. Add wild rice. Stir. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons molasses and the beef stock. Stir to blend. Season with salt and pepper.
• Cover and simmer about 45 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed. Set aside, covered.
• Slick remaining oil in a large, heavy skillet. Place over high heat. Season steaks with salt and pepper. Place in pan and sear to medium rare, about 3 minutes on each side. Remove steaks to a warm platter and tent with foil.
• Add wine to skillet and cook over medium heat, scraping pan, until reduced by half. Whisk in remaining pomegranate molasses, then, off heat, whisk in butter bit by bit, until pan sauce turns syrupy. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
• Mound rice on 4 plates. Slice steaks and arrange alongside rice. Spoon sauce on meat and serve.

CUBE STEAK WITH MUSHROOM GRAVY AND RICE

Steps:

• Cut cube steaks into serving size portions.
• Season to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
• Lightly coat steaks with flour.
• Prepare brown gravy in small saucepan according to package directions.
• Reserve.
• Heat oil in large heavy skillet.
• Add onions and saute about 1 min.
• Add steak and brown on both sides.
• Add mushroom soup.
• Add water to soup can (about 1/2 can) and swish to remove soup.
• Add to skillet with meat mixture.
• Add brown gravy mixture and stir to blend.
• Bring to boil, cover, lower heat and simmer about 45 mins or until meat is tender and you can cut it with edge of fork.
• Add mushrooms, stir to heat and serve over rice.
• TO PREPARE RICE: Rinse rice in strainer.
• Place rice in saucepan, add broth.
• Liquid should reach first knuckle on your finger.
• Bring to boil, stir, cover, lower heat to simmer and cook about 15 mins.
• Fluff with fork.