Step 1

Turn Instant Pot to sauté setting. When display says HOT add in the oil and the onions. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes.

Step 2

Pour in the water and scrape bottom of pot so nothing is sticking. Turn off Instant Pot.

Step 3

Press the onion soup mix all over the cubed steaks. Place the steaks into the Instant Pot.

Step 4

Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set the manual/pressure cook button to 20 minutes. When time is up let the pot sit for at least 10 minutes and then move valve to venting. Remove the lid.

Step 5

Turn Instant Pot to sauté setting. Stir together 2 Tbsp of cornstarch with 2 Tbsp of water and until smooth. Stir the mixture into the pot and let the gravy thicken for a minute or so. Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Season to taste.

Step 6

Turn off Instant Pot. Serve cubed steaks with gravy over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.

Step 7

Add onions, water into slow cooker.

Step 8

Press the onion soup mix all over the cubed steaks. Place the steaks into the slow cooker.

Step 9

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until steaks are tender.

Step 10

Turn slow cooker to high. Stir together 2 Tbsp of cornstarch with 2 Tbsp of water and until smooth. Stir the mixture into the slow cooker. Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Season to taste. Let the cornstarch thicken the gravy for about 10-20 minutes.

Step 11

Serve cubed steaks with gravy over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.