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Beef Cube Steak

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Beef Cube Steak

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Bovidae
  • Primary Cuisine North American, Southern US
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Beef (Bovine muscle)

The Forktionary Angle

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Definition

A cut of beef (often top sirloin or round) tenderized by pounding with a cubing machine, creating characteristic indentations.

Sensory Profile

TasteUmami, Savory, Meaty
TextureTender, Slightly Chewy (if overcooked), Dense
AromaRoasted meat, Cooked beef
AcidityLow

Technical Metrics

Nutrition Facts

Per 112g
Calories130 kcal
Total Fat5 g
Saturated Fat2 g
Trans Fat0.2 g
Cholesterol60 mg
Protein21 g
Total Carbohydrate0 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars0 g
Calcium10 mg
Iron2.5 mg
Potassium320 mg

Chef’s Secret

For truly tender cube steak, dredge in flour then soak in buttermilk before a second dredge and frying. The lactic acid helps tenderize further.

Substitutions

Best Match

Round Steak (tenderized)

1:1

Similar cut, needs manual tenderizing, good for frying or braising.

Sirloin Tip Steak

1:1

Lean and flavorful, benefits from marinating or pounding for tenderness.

Pork Cutlets

1:1

Lighter flavor, but similar thinness and quick cooking time, great for breading.

Chicken Breast Cutlets

1:1

Very lean, quick cooking, good for breading or pan-frying.

Buying Guide

Look for cuts with a uniform tenderized surface and minimal gristle.

Flavor Pairings

Cream gravy mashed potatoes green beans corn onions mushrooms.

Recipes Using Beef Cube Steak

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Equipment Equipment German Beef

Bavarian Style Cube Steak

Tender and flavorful Bavarian Style Cube Steak recipe! This recipe puts a delicious twist on classic cube steak, highlighting the warm, earthy notes of caraway seed. Enjoy a juicy, melt-in-your-mouth experience with a rich and savory gravy. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

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