Mechanical Tenderization Meets Fungal Richness: Cube Steak Optimization | Byte The Chef

Ingredients

• 1 large large yellow onion, sweet variety preferred
• 8 oz baby bella mushrooms (cremini), 8 oz package
• 1 sprig fresh flat-leaf parsley sprig
• 0.75 tsp kosher salt, Diamond Crystal recommended
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder, not granulated
• 0.25 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging station
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, reserved for thickening
• 4 cube steaks, mechanically tenderized beef cutlets
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 3 tbsp unsalted European-style butter
• 1 cup room temperature water
• 1 cup low-sodium beef broth, quality matters
• 1 packet onion soup mix packet, dry seasoning blend