Description
Pork cube steak brings comfort straight to your dinner table with tender, crispy goodness that makes family meals feel special. Baking these savory cuts ensures a delicious main dish that comes together quickly and satisfies hungry appetites without complicated preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 pork cube steaks
Soup and Broth:
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 packet onion soup mix
Seasonings and Oils:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Warm your oven to a steady 350°F, preparing a comfortable cooking environment for your pork cube steaks.
- Sprinkle each of the 4 pork cube steaks generously with 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, plus a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear each steak for 2-3 minutes per side until a rich golden-brown crust develops.
- Whisk together 1 can cream of mushroom soup, 1 packet onion soup mix, and 1 cup beef broth until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
- Transfer your seared steaks into a baking dish, arranging them in a single layer without overcrowding.
- Pour the entire soup mixture evenly over the steaks, ensuring each piece gets coated with the flavorful liquid.
- Seal the baking dish completely with aluminum foil to lock in moisture and tenderness.
- Slide the covered dish into the preheated oven and bake for exactly 1 hour, allowing the meat to become fork-tender.
- Remove the foil during the last 10 minutes to let the top slightly caramelize.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the steaks just before serving to add a bright, fresh finish.
Notes
- Selecting high-quality, thin-cut cube steaks ensures more tender and flavorful results.
- Using a heavy cast-iron skillet helps achieve a perfect golden-brown sear before baking.
- For a gluten-free version, swap cream of mushroom soup with a homemade alternative using cornstarch and mushroom broth.
- Adding fresh sliced mushrooms to the sauce can enhance the depth of flavor and provide extra texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 6 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg