Description
Master the classic Chicken Fried Steak with homemade gravy! A step-by-step guide to this comforting Southern dish, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Fried Steak:
- 4 beef cube steaks (about 1/3 pound each)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Gravy:
- 2 tablespoons reserved frying oil
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by setting up your dredging station. In a shallow dish, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. In another dish, whisk the eggs with 1/4 cup milk.
- Prepare each steak by first coating it in the seasoned flour mixture, then dipping it in the egg mixture, and finally, coating it again in the flour mixture for a double layer of crunch.
- Heat a generous amount of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, fry the steaks until golden brown and crispy, about 4 minutes per side. Remove the steaks and keep them warm.
Notes
- After frying, reduce the heat to medium. Use 2 tablespoons of the frying oil, adding it back to the skillet.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of flour, whisking until smooth to create a roux. Gradually pour in 2 cups of milk, scraping up any flavorful bits from the pan.
- Continue to cook and stir the gravy until it thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the consistency with more milk if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
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