Tomato-Braised Cube Steaks with Zucchini
Beef cube steaks simmer with diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, onion, and Italian seasoning for a comforting dish with rich tomato flavor and tender zucchini slices. Serve the saucy steaks over cooked egg noodles or rice, with a tossed green salad alongside for a cozy fall or winter meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tomato-Braised Cube Steaks with Zucchini, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 39
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 61
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large resealable plastic bag, place the cube steak, flour, salt, and pepper. Seal and shake to coat.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and brown the cube steak. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, onion, and Italian seasoning. Cover and simmer for at least 1 hour, stirring once.
- 3
Place the zucchini in the skillet and coat it with the tomato sauce. Continue to simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender.
- Calories 361.83 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 37.27 g Good Source 75%
- Carbohydrate 18.49 g 7%
- Total Fat 16.05 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 4.15 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 94.29 mg High 31%
- Sodium 335.34 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 4.39 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 5.56 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 92.68 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 4.34 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 1259.52 mg Good Source 27%
- Vitamin A 61.17 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 18.63 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Tomato Braised Cube Steaks with Zucchini is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Cubed Steak, and Diced Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 361.83 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tomato-Braised Cube Steaks with Zucchini made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Cubed Steak, Diced Tomatoes, Italian Seasoning. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tomato-Braised Cube Steaks with Zucchini?
- About 1 hr 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 361.83 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tomato-Braised Cube Steaks with Zucchini easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Tomato-Braised Cube Steaks with Zucchini healthy?
- Tomato-Braised Cube Steaks with Zucchini has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 361.83 calories and 37.27 g of protein, or 75% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 335.34 mg (15% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.15 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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