On shallow plate, combine salt, pepper, flour, and paprika; stir to blend.
Dredge steaks in this mixture.
In large skillet, combine oil and butter over medium heat.
Brown steaks on both sides, turning once, about 3–4 minutes.
As steaks brown, place in 3-quart slow cooker.
When all the steaks are cooked, add onion and beef broth to skillet.
Cook and stir over medium heat to loosen drippings.
Remove from heat and add apricot preserves to skillet.
Pour contents of skillet into slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or until meat is very tender.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serve meat with sauce.
Cube Steak
Cube steaks are usually made of round steak, cut about ½-inch thick and run through a machine which pierces the steak with lots of needles. This helps break the fibers of the meat, resulting in a tender finish. You can also make cube steaks by cutting your own steaks and pounding them with a meat mallet. Or cook them in the slow cooker.