Tender Instant Pot Cube Steak Recipe: Quick Savory Beef Meal

If you don’t own an Instant Pot yet, it’s time to consider one. I keep falling in love with mine—first a 6-quart Duo, then an 8-quart—because it makes weeknight dinners so effortless. One of my favorites is Instant Pot Cola Cubed Beef Steaks. Cubed steaks are an affordable, quick cut of beef, and the Instant Pot turns them tender in minutes with very little hands-on time.

Coca-Cola Beef Cube Steaks Ingredients

This Instant Pot Cola Cubed Beef Steaks recipe is incredibly simple: you layer a few pantry staples and pressure cook. If you keep items like cream of mushroom soup, dried onion soup mix, and a can of cola on hand, this recipe comes together in almost no time. The best part is how little prep is required—basically dump and cook.

You will need only a few simple ingredients:

• Beef cubed steaks
• Coca-Cola or other regular cola
• Dried onion soup mix
• Cream of mushroom soup
• Mushrooms (optional)
• Salt and pepper

How to Make Instant Pot Cubed Steaks Recipe

This recipe is straightforward and fast. Start by setting the Instant Pot to the hot or sauté mode briefly, then add the cubed steaks in a single layer and season with salt and pepper. Spread sliced mushrooms over the steaks if using, then sprinkle the envelope of dried onion soup mix across the top.

Spoon the cream of mushroom soup over the layered ingredients, then pour one can of cola evenly over everything. Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to the Meat/Stew or Manual setting for 10–15 minutes (10 minutes yields a tender result; 15 minutes gives extra tenderness). Allow the pressure to release naturally or use a quick release once the time is up.

Serve the tender cubed steaks over mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or rice so they can soak up the creamy cola sauce. If you prefer a thicker gravy, whisk a few teaspoons of cornstarch into a small amount of water and stir into the pot after cooking; simmer briefly on Sauté until thickened. Otherwise, the sauce is slightly thinner and still delicious.

The Instant Pot renders the cubed steaks remarkably tender and flavorful. This is an easy, budget-friendly meal that often becomes a regular on the dinner rotation.

Variations to the Recipe

• Low-Carb Cubed Steaks with Gravy: Substitute diet cola or zero-sugar cola and replace canned cream of mushroom soup with 1 tablespoon butter, 1/2 cup heavy cream, and 1 teaspoon xanthan gum to thicken. This yields a lower-carb version without sacrificing comfort-food flavor.
• Gluten-Free Beef Stroganoff: Use a gluten-free cream of mushroom soup or make your own gluten-free white sauce, then serve with gluten-free pasta, rice, or potatoes for a gluten-free take on this classic comfort dish.

Easy Instant Pot Recipes

If you like quick comfort-food dinners, the Instant Pot can help with many favorites. Try chicken and noodles, ham and beans, or mac and cheese with ham for more speedy weeknight meals.