Juicy Cube Steak and Rice
Ingredients
For the Cube Steak
- 4 cube steaks
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
For the Rice
- 1 cup long grain rice (or your preferred variation)
- 2 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 tbsp butter
- salt, to taste
Instructions
- Season the cube steaks with salt, pepper, dried thyme, and paprika. Let the steaks marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Place the marinated cube steaks in the skillet and sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side until a golden-brown crust forms. Remove the steaks from the skillet and let them rest. Leave the garlic in the pan but move quickly to the next step to prevent the garlic from burning.
- In the same skillet, melt butter for the rice. Add the rice and sauté for a couple of minutes until lightly toasted.
- Mix in the broth, season to taste, and bring to a boil. Once the rice boils, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the rice simmer for the recommended time for your chosen rice variation. If you have a rice cooker, use it for an easier process.
- Once the rice is cooked, let it sit covered for a few minutes before fluffing it with a fork.
- Slice the rested cube steaks and serve them over a bed of fluffy rice. You can add side dishes like buttered vegetables or whip up some gravy to complete the meal.
Notes
- Experiment with different marinades for the cube steak, such as soy sauce-based or Worcestershire-based, to create your own flavor profile. Use small pieces of cube steaks to test your marinades individually until you find the perfect mix.
- Enhance the rice by adding finely chopped herbs like parsley, chives, or cilantro before fluffing. Whatever leftover you have can be used for fried rice the next day.
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