Description
A comforting and crispy Chicken Fried Steak served with rich, creamy gravy.
Ingredients
- Cube steaks
- Buttermilk
- Large eggs
- All-purpose flour
- Paprika
- Cayenne pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Vegetable oil
- Whole milk
- Browned pan bits from steak frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Steaks: Pound the cube steaks to about 1/4 inch thick and season with salt and pepper.
- Create the Batter: Whisk together buttermilk and eggs in a shallow bowl.
- Prepare the Coating: Combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and seasoning in another bowl.
- Bread the Steaks: Dredge the seasoned steaks in flour, dip in the buttermilk mixture, then coat again in flour.
- Fry the Steaks: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry the breaded steaks for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Make the Gravy: Pour out excess oil, whisk in flour, add whole milk, and cook until thickened, scraping drippings.
- Serve: Plate the fried steaks, smother in gravy, and enjoy with sides like mashed potatoes or biscuits.
Notes
For healthier alternatives, consider panko breadcrumbs or baking instead of frying. Leftovers can be stored and reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg