Description
Indulge in a classic Southern comfort food favorite with this recipe for Chicken Fried Steak with Country Gravy. Tender cube steaks are coated in a seasoned flour mixture, fried to crispy perfection, and smothered in a rich and creamy gravy. Serve with mashed potatoes and green beans for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dish:
- 4 cube steaks (about 4–6 oz each)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Country Gravy:
- 3 tablespoons reserved frying oil
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Cube Steaks: Pat the cube steaks dry and season with salt and pepper. Mix the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Beat the eggs with buttermilk in another bowl.
- Coat the Steaks: Dredge each steak in the seasoned flour, then dip in the egg mixture, and coat with flour again. Press the flour onto the steaks.
- Fry the Steaks: Fry the steaks in hot oil for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Make the Country Gravy: Reserve 3 tablespoons of oil, add flour to the pan, whisk until golden. Gradually whisk in milk, simmer until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Smother the steaks with gravy and serve hot.
Notes
- Great with mashed potatoes, green beans, or biscuits.
- Substitute thinly pounded sirloin if cube steak is not available.
- For creamier gravy, add heavy cream or butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with gravy
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
