I’m normally not one for cube steaks because they can become so dry. But not these – these are breaded, browned then baked in the oven with some cheese. Viola!
6 cube steaks
1+ Tbsp. vegetable or olive oil
4 Tbsp. all purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground black pepper
1 tsp. Italian Seasoning
2 eggs, whisked with 2 Tbsp. cold water
1/2 cup crushed saltine crackers, or unflavored breadcrumbs
1/4-1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese
Sauce:
1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
1 Tbsp. granulated sugar
2+ (to taste) minced garlic
1 tsp. Italian Seasoning
Topping: 6 slices mozzarella cheese
Preheat your oven to 350 and grease a 13 x 9 baking pan – set aside.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the oil and begin breading the cube steaks as follows: on three separate plates, place. . .
- Plate 1: combine flour & spices , dredge steaks one at a time,
- Plate 2: whisk the eggs & water together, then coat the floured steak with this and shake off excess,
- Plate 3: mix together the crackers & cheese then press both sides of the steaks in this.
Now, place in the pan (3 should fit at one time) and brown about 5 minutes on each side. Place in baking pan. When all cube steaks are coated, place pan in the oven for 25 minutes. Meanwhile mix the sauce ingredients together, pour over and around steaks then place in the oven again for another 20 minutes.
Place a slice of mozzarella cheese on top, then place back in the oven until cheese melts – about 5 – 7 minutes.