CHICKEN FRIED STEAK RECIPE

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Chicken Fried Steak Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Steak:

  • 2 beef cube steaks (about 1/2 inch thick)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)

For the Gravy:

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for gravy)
  • 2 cups milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Steak:
    • If the cube steaks are not tenderized, you can use a meat mallet to pound them slightly.
    • In a shallow bowl, mix together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Set Up the Dredging Station:
    • In another shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
    • Place the seasoned flour mixture next to the egg mixture.
  3. Dredge the Steak:
    • Dip each cube steak first into the flour mixture, coating it completely. Shake off any excess.
    • Next, dip it into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off.
    • Finally, return the steak to the flour mixture, coating it again thoroughly. Set aside on a plate.
  4. Fry the Steak:
    • In a large skillet, heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
    • Once the oil is hot (you can test it by dropping in a small piece of flour; it should sizzle), carefully add the breaded steaks to the skillet.
    • Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. You may need to do this in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
    • Once cooked, transfer the steaks to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  5. Make the Gravy:
    • In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Remove excess oil, leaving about 2-3 tablespoons in the pan.
    • Whisk in the 1/4 cup of flour, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the flour is lightly browned.
    • Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the gravy thickens (about 3-5 minutes).
    • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve:
    • Serve the chicken fried steak hot, topped with the creamy gravy. It pairs well with mashed potatoes, green beans, or biscuits.

Tips:

  • For added flavor, you can mix some hot sauce into the egg mixture or the gravy.
  • Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to ensure a crispy crust.

Enjoy your homemade Chicken Fried Steak!