If you don’t have an Instant Pot yet, it’s time to consider one. I keep falling in love with mine all over again. I started with a 6-quart Duo and later upgraded to an 8-quart because recipes like Instant Pot Cola Cubed Beef Steaks make weeknight dinners fast, economical, and satisfying. Cubed steaks are an inexpensive cut that become tender and flavorful when pressure cooked, and this recipe is essentially “dump and cook”—perfect for busy evenings.
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Coca-Cola Beef Cube Steaks Ingredients
This Instant Pot Cola Cubed Beef Steaks recipe is a fast, flavorful dish that uses pantry staples. If you keep items like condensed cream of mushroom soup, an envelope of dried onion soup mix, and a can of cola on hand, you’re ready to make this. The method is simple: layer the ingredients in the pot, seal, and pressure cook.
You’ll need just a few ingredients to make a tender, saucy meal:
- Beef cubed steaks
- Coca-Cola (or any regular cola)
- Dried onion soup mix
- Condensed cream of mushroom soup
- Mushrooms (optional)
- Salt and pepper
How to Make Instant Pot Cubed Steaks Recipe?
The recipe is straightforward and works great for a no-fuss weeknight dinner.
Layer the cubed steaks in the Instant Pot and season with salt and pepper. Add the sliced mushrooms and sprinkle the envelope of dried onion soup mix across the meat. Spoon the condensed cream of mushroom soup over the top, then pour a can of cola evenly over the ingredients.
Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to Meat/Stew or Manual at high pressure for 10–15 minutes (10 minutes works well for thinner steaks; 15 minutes for thicker pieces). Allow the pot to naturally release or use a quick release when the timer finishes.
The result is tender cubed steaks in a creamy, slightly sweet sauce. If you prefer a thicker gravy, mix 1–2 teaspoons of cornstarch with cold water and stir it into the pot after cooking, then simmer on Sauté until thickened. Serve over mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or rice.
This preparation makes the cubed steaks remarkably tender and flavorful—it’s likely to become a regular on your dinner rotation.
Variations to the Recipe
- Low-Carb Cubed Steaks with Gravy: Swap regular cola for diet or zero-sugar cola. Replace the canned cream of mushroom soup with 1 tablespoon butter, 1/2 cup heavy cream, and 1 teaspoon xanthan gum (added after cooking and stirred in while simmering). This keeps the flavor while lowering carbs.
- Gluten-Free Version: Use a gluten-free condensed cream of mushroom soup or a homemade gluten-free sauce, and serve with gluten-free pasta, rice, or potatoes for a gluten-free comfort meal.
Easy Instant Pot Recipes
Dinner doesn’t need to be complicated. If you like quick Instant Pot comfort food, try variations such as Instant Pot Chicken and Noodles, Ham and Beans, or Mac and Cheese with Ham—each is fast and family-friendly.
Instant Pot Cola Cubed Beef Steaks Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cubed steaks, beef
- 1 envelope dried onion soup mix
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms (optional)
- 1 can (10–18 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup (or 2 small cans)
- 1 can cola (Coke, Pepsi, or similar)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Turn the Instant Pot to Sauté briefly if you like to brown the steaks, then turn off Sauté. Place cubed steaks in the pot and season with salt and pepper.
- Scatter the sliced mushrooms over the steaks and sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly on top.
- Spoon the cream of mushroom soup over the ingredients, then pour the can of cola over everything.
- Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to Meat/Stew or Manual at high pressure for 10–15 minutes.
- Let the pressure release naturally or use a quick release when cooking completes. If you want a thicker sauce, whisk a small amount of cornstarch with water and stir into the pot, then simmer on Sauté until thickened.
- Serve the cubed steaks and sauce over mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or rice.
Nutrition
Carbohydrates: 24 g |
Protein: 44 g |
Fat: 22 g