Name: Pan-Fried Cube Steaks with Simple Pan Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 24 ounces cube steak, cut into 4 portions; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 0.33 cup Worcestershire sauce, divided; 0.5 cup water

Pan-Fried Cube Steaks with Simple Pan Sauce Recipe

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

24 ounces cube steak, cut into 4 portions
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
cup Worcestershire sauce, divided
cup water

Directions:

Lightly season both sides of each cube steak with salt and pepper.
Melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter in a large, non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once the butter is foamy, add the cube steaks to the skillet.
Sprinkle about 2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce over each cube steak and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes.
Flip the steaks and sprinkle each with an additional 1-2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce. Cook for another 3 minutes, or until the steaks are firm and reddish-pink in the center. The internal temperature should reach 135F (57C) when checked with an instant-read thermometer.
Transfer the cooked steaks to a platter and tent with foil to keep warm.
To make the pan sauce, pour cup of water into the skillet and stir to loosen the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Bring the water to a boil and cook for about 2 minutes, scraping up the bits and allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the remaining butter until fully melted.
Pour the pan sauce evenly over each cube steak and serve warm.

Cook's Note:

I used four 6-ounce cube steaks for this recipe. Worcestershire sauce is quite salty, so be mindful of the amount of salt you add to the steaks.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

Calories	393
Total Fat	25g
Saturated Fat	12g
Cholesterol	127mg
Sodium	307mg
Total Carbohydrates	4g
Protein	37g
Potassium	785mg

Servings per Recipe: 4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Comments

Ms Jean

10/06/2025 01:52:54 PM

I haven't had cube steak in decades! I remember my mother making it. This was very good and surprisingly tender. I used salt (very lightly), pepper and salt-free seasoning . I only did one patty so scaled it down. I added a minced clove of garlic to the sauce. Cooking time is spot-on. This is a good, inexpensive way to satisfy a craving for meat! Thanks for the recipe, Bibi!

Serena Bussell

04/13/2025 10:48:21 PM

Very quick. I live alone so I only use two cutlets. The only changes I made was deglazing my pan in 1Tbsp red wine and added 2tsp demi glace base in my water and added I TBSP butter after turning off the heat. Just perfect 👌 I serve with some microwave Green Giant baby red potatoes, snap peas onion and red pepper mix. Done in 15 min.

IcyDuck8850

01/24/2024 01:11:37 AM

Excellent, should have read the note about salt. Ended up a little too salty for the wife but I like it salty. Added one medium minced shallot and three or four cloves minced garlic to the pan sauce. Served with steamed broccoli and boiled sunburst potatoes. Will definitely make again.

mollycmoore22

08/20/2024 04:53:33 AM

Pretty bland and one note flavor. Meat was tender, but I would not make this again. I even added fresh garlic to the pan sauce, and used umami anchovy salt (like fish sauce but in granulated form), but it still wasn’t that great. I ate it, so it was edible, but was pretty disappointed.

DaringPecan3407

06/20/2025 11:23:08 PM

Cubed steak is not one of my favorites, but it's what was in the freezer that would thaw quickly. I didn't have any Worcestershire sauce (my bottle fell out of the fridge and broke just a few days ago🙄) so I used Dale's seasoning 🤷. I cut the recipe in half, as I was only preparing 2 steaks. It turned out pretty good, a bit bland but nothing a little bit of A1 sauce couldn't fix. Served with roasted potatoes and green beans. My 7 year old loved it. Look forward to trying with Worcestershire sauce next time . Thanks for sharing!

nat94cvt

07/21/2025 10:41:03 PM

I'm not sure how anyone can cook a cubed steak to death, and this recipe is no different. Any recipe encouraging cooking for 4 mins on one side and 3-4 mins on the other will result in DRY, overcooked cubed steaks, esp if it encourages pounding them, further, to a thickness of 1/4+ inches. I barely cooked my cubed steaks and they were dry beyond all recognition. I'll follow my instincts next time. Thanks.

C LL

05/10/2025 05:50:41 PM

Best recipe for this type of meat. Thanks

Anthony Hernandez

04/21/2025 09:33:51 PM

Made it for lunch — gone in minutes.

Dennis Hall

03/04/2025 12:20:53 AM

Low effort, huge reward — highly recommend.

FizzyBean5355

02/27/2025 01:23:11 AM

Very simple recipe, my mother loved it!

Ryan Davis

01/18/2025 06:57:01 PM

Bro, I need to calm down, it’s too good.

Simply Raw

11/22/2024 01:13:57 AM

When you need to food fast no matter if its for family and or friends. For one or a couple in fact it won't break the bank even the needs calls for greater than a few. Fast, Flavorful, Filling. Finally my family agrees its one of our favorites. :) thanks for sharing

WobblyCrisp3726

11/21/2024 01:54:43 AM

I used regular salted butter, otherwise followed the recipe. Good flavor and juicy. We both thought we would definitely do this again!!

sam

02/17/2024 12:41:42 AM

Easy to make with a lot of flavor.

Joe DeMonte

11/11/2022 11:12:32 PM

Quick and easy, and full of flavor. I served it with Basmati rice and whole kernel corn. It is also a money saving meal when you find a good deal on cube steak.