Alton Brown Cube Steak

Alton Brown’s Cube Steak utilizes beef bottom round, seasoned with salt and pepper, dredged in flour, then tenderized and slow-cooked in a flavorful broth with thyme, which takes 3 hours and 10 minutes to prepare.

Try More Alton Brown Recipes:

• Alton Brown Beef Stroganoff
• Alton Brown Steak Au Poivre
• Alton Brown Smoked Salmon Recipe

🤎 Why You’ll Love This Cube Steak Recipe:

• Tenderizes tough cuts of meat.
• Uses basic ingredients for an easy yet satisfying meal.
• Versatile—pairs well with various sides for a complete dinner.

❓ What Is Alton Brown’s Cube Steak Recipe?

Alton Brown’s Cube Steak Recipe involves seasoning beef bottom round with salt and pepper, dredging it in flour, tenderizing, then slow-cooking it in a broth infused with thyme for tender, flavorful results.

🥩 Alton Brown Cube Steak Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef bottom round, trimmed of excess fat
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil or bacon drippings
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

🧆 How To Make Alton Brown Cube Steak

1. Bring the oven up to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Season the meat with salt and pepper on both sides before cutting it into 1/2-inch thick slices against the grain.
3. In a pie pan, lay down the flour. Coat the meat with flour, making sure to coat both sides.
4. Use a needle to tenderize the flesh until it’s a quarter of an inch thick. Repeat the flour dredging process and set aside.
5. In a 4- to 5-quart Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil or bacon grease until it barely covers the bottom.
6. Toss in the steaks, being careful not to crowd the pan, as soon as the oil starts to sizzle. Turn over once and cook for another 2 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Transfer each steak to a plate and proceed with the process until each steak is browned.
8. Whisk in the chicken broth and thyme after removing the remaining steaks from the heat, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is almost boiling.
9. Put the steaks back in the pot and turn them so they’re completely covered in liquid.
10. Put the pot in the oven, covered, on the middle rack. Cook for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until meat reaches a tender and falling-apart consistency.

💭 Recipe Tips

• Slice against the grain for maximum tenderness.
• Use a meat tenderizer for consistent thickness.
• Ensure an even coating of flour for a crispy exterior.
• Don’t overcrowd the pan during browning for better searing.

🍚 What Pairs Nicely With Cube Steak?

Cube Steak complements perfectly with mashed potatoes, green beans, french fries, blooming onion, cornbread, coleslaw, macaroni and cheese, roasted vegetables, baked beans, garlic bread, and rice pilaf.

🎚 How To Store Leftovers Cube Steak?

• In The Fridge: Keep leftover cube steak in a sealed container for 3 to 5 days.
• In The Freezer: Freeze Leftover cube steak individually wrapped for 2 to 3 months. Let thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.

🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Cube Steak?

• Oven: Reheat leftover cube steak in a covered dish at 250°F for 30 minutes until warmed through.
• Stove: Warm leftover cube steak gently in a skillet for 2 to 3 minutes over low heat, adding a splash of broth if needed.
• Microwave: Heat leftover cube steak in short 30-second intervals, flipping occasionally until heated evenly.

FAQs

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• Alton Brown Paella Recipe
• Alton Brown Fish Chips
• Alton Brown Sweet And Sour Pork

Alton Brown Cube Steak Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

• Calories 220
• Total Fat 13g
• Saturated Fat 5g
• Cholesterol 80mg
• Sodium 65mg
• Total Carbohydrate 0g
• Protein 23g