Bavarian Style Cube Steak Recipes

QUICK CUBE STEAKS

Steps:

• Chop onion.
• Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
• Add the steaks and onions, browning steaks on both sides.
• While steaks are browning, mix gravy mix according to to package directions.
• Add vinegar and brown sugar to gravy.
• Pour gravy over steaks and lower heat. Cover and simmer 20 to 30 minutes until meat is tender. Check periodically to make sure liquid does not evaporate. Add water as necessary as the gravy cooks down and get very thick. I have simmered for up to an hour with good results. Just keep an eye on the gravy--don't want it all to evaporate.

SLOW-COOKER BAVARIAN-STYLE ROUND STEAK WITH RED ONIONS AND NOODLES

Steps:

• Place onions in 4- to 5-quart slow cooker. Top with brown sugar, vinegar, salt and beef base. Top with beef. Sprinkle flour over beef.
• Cover and cook on low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
• About 15 minutes before serving, cook and drain noodles as directed on package. To serve, pour onions and broth over beef and noodles.

SCHNITZEL

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, stir together the flour, cornmeal, salt and pepper. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk together the milk and eggs using a fork.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. The oil should completely cover the bottom of the skillet. While the oil heats, dip cube steaks into the egg and milk, then dip into the flour mixture, and shake off the excess. Place in the hot skillet.
• Fry steaks on each side until golden brown, then reduce the heat to medium and cook until well done. Do not cover. Drizzle with lemon juice before serving.

GERMAN SCHWENKBRATEN (PORK STEAK BARBECUE) RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• If you cannot find pork steaks already cut, buy a whole pork shoulder roast (or similar roast), debone it , and cut the meat crosswise, 1/2 to 3/4 inches thick to make steaks.
• Mix the oil with the garlic , mustard and the rest of the spices in a large bowl.
• Add the steaks and the onions and turn to coat.
• Layer all the meat and the onions in the bowl, cover with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for 8 to 24 hours, mixing a few times to redistribute the oil.
• Place schnitzel (without onions) in a single layer over direct heat, salt (a little) and grill for 8 to 10 minutes per side.

GERMAN ROULADEN

Steps:

• Cut the flank steak into thin filets; about 1/4 inch thick and 3 inches wide.
• Generously spread one side of each filet with mustard to taste. Place bacon, onions and pickle slices on each filet and form into a roll. Use string or toothpicks to hold the roll together.
• Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt butter. Place the rolls in the butter and saute until browned.
• Pour in 2 1/2 cups of water and add the bouillon cube; stirring to dissolve the bouillon cube. Simmer the rolls for about an hour.

CUBE STEAK BEEF ROULADEN

Steps:

• Spread 1 tablespoon mustard over one side of each piece of meat. Top each piece with four pickle pieces, a fourth on onion and a piece of bacon. Roll up jelly-roll style and secure with toothpicks. In a skillet, cook meat in butter on all sides until browned. Add the bay leaf, bouillon, rosemary, salt and remaining onion. Stir in 1-1/4 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours or until meat is tender., Remove meat and keep warm. Combine flour and remaining water until smooth. Gradually stir into juices in skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Discard bay leaf. Stir in browning sauce if desired. Remove toothpicks before serving.

CUBAN CUBE STEAK

Steps:

• Season the steak with salt, garlic powder, dried oregano, cumin and black pepper.
• Heat the oil in a large, skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot add the cube steak to the skillet. Cook the steaks about 3-5 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness. Make sure the steak is browned on the outside, and then continue cooking to the desired doneness.
• Remove the skillet from the heat, place the steaks on a plate or pan. Keep the steaks warm by covering loosely with aluminum foil, or place them in the microwave or oven to keep away from drafts.
• Do not wash the skillet.
• Immediately add the sliced onions, place the skillet back over low to medium-low heat. There should be enough residual heat in the skillet to cook the onions. Stir frequently and cook until they start to soften.
• Serve the Cuban Cube Steak with white rice, red or black beans and tostones, if desired.

BAVARIAN STYLE CUBE STEAK

Steps:

• In large skillet, quickly brown steaks on both sides in hot oil.
• Add onion, cook until onion is almost tender, about 5 minutes.
• Combine water, mushroom soup mix, brown sugar, vinegar and caraway; pour over steaks in skillet.
• Cover; simmer for about 15 minutes or until tender.
• Skim off any excess fat.
• Serve with gravy.
• (Really good with fresh mashed potatoes.).