Description
This Slow Cooker Mississippi Beef Cubed Steaks recipe is a comforting and easy-to-make American classic. Tender beef cubed steaks are cooked low and slow with flavorful ranch seasoning, au jus gravy mix, pepperoncini peppers, and butter, resulting in a juicy, melt-in-your-mouth meal perfect served over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Seasoning
- 2 pounds beef cubed steaks
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- salt and black pepper to taste
Additional Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, sliced into pieces
- 5 to 6 pepperoncini peppers, whole
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini juice (from the jar)
- 1 cup low sodium beef broth
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Place the beef cubed steaks in the bottom of your slow cooker, arranging them in an even layer.
- Add Seasonings and Butter: Sprinkle both the ranch seasoning mix and the au jus gravy mix evenly over the surface of the meat. Next, distribute the slices of unsalted butter on top to melt and enrich the dish as it cooks.
- Add Pepperoncini Peppers: Place the whole pepperoncini peppers over the seasoned beef to infuse tanginess and mild heat.
- Add Liquids: Pour the pepperoncini juice and the low sodium beef broth around the edges of the slow cooker, avoiding washing off the seasoning on the meat.
- Cook the Beef: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the beef is tender and easy to shred.
- Season to Taste and Serve: Before serving, taste the beef and juices, adjusting salt and black pepper as needed. Serve the tender beef with the flavorful cooking juices over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for a hearty meal.
Notes
- For an enhanced flavor, sear the cubed steaks in a hot skillet before placing them in the slow cooker.
- Adjust the number of pepperoncini peppers to control the dish’s tanginess and spiciness to your preference.
- This recipe pairs exceptionally well with creamy mashed potatoes for a comforting and satisfying dinner.
