Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this delicious recipe for Chicken Fried Steak. Crispy breaded cube steaks are smothered in a creamy gravy, perfect for serving with mashed potatoes and veggies. This classic Southern dish will satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Fried Steak:
- 4 cube steaks (about 1/3 lb each)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper, divided
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt or sea salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons TABASCO® Sauce (original)
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
For the Chicken Fried Steak Gravy:
- 4 tablespoons grease
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 2 to 3 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Fried Steak: In a shallow bowl, mix flour, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp salt, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, baking soda, and baking powder. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, TABASCO® Sauce, and eggs. Pat steaks dry, season with salt and pepper, dredge in flour mixture, then buttermilk mixture, and flour mixture again. Press remaining flour onto steaks and let sit.
- Fry the Steaks: Heat oil in a skillet, fry steaks for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and keep warm in the oven.
- Make the Gravy: Reserve grease in skillet, whisk in flour until golden. Gradually add milk and cream, whisking constantly until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Enjoy the chicken fried steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, and veggies.
Notes
- Leftover steaks can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 956 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 472mg
- Fat: 58g
- Saturated Fat: 28g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 51g
- Cholesterol: 280mg
