Pour brown gravy over raw cube steaks, paired with 3 other ingredients, into slow cooker for a hearty weeknight dinner that's the first thing I suggest when I don't want to cook

Serve these tender cube steaks right out of the slow cooker, with the rich brown gravy ladled over each piece. They're lovely alongside buttered egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or a slice of white bread to soak up every bit of gravy. A simple side of green beans, peas, or a tossed salad balances the richness. If you like, pass a little extra black pepper at the table and maybe a jar of pickled beets or cucumbers, just the way many Midwestern farm kitchens have done for generations.