Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this crispy and flavorful Chicken Fried Steak recipe. Tender cube steaks are breaded and fried to golden perfection, then smothered in a creamy homemade gravy. Serve with mashed potatoes and veggies for a classic Southern meal that will satisfy your cravings!
Ingredients
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Cube Steaks:
- 4 cube steaks (about 1/3 lb each)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp fresh ground black pepper, divided
- 2 tsp kosher salt or sea salt, divided
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
Buttermilk Mixture:
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 2 tsp TABASCO® Sauce (original)
- 2 eggs
Chicken Fried Steak Gravy:
- 4 tbsp grease
- 4 tbsp flour
- 2 to 3 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Cube Steaks: Season cube steaks with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour mixture, then dip in buttermilk-egg mixture, and coat again in flour.
- Fry the Steaks: Fry breaded steaks until golden brown, then bake to finish cooking as you fry the rest.
- Make the Gravy: Use the skillet drippings to make a roux, then slowly whisk in milk and cream to create a creamy gravy.
- Serve: Plate the chicken fried steaks with gravy, mashed potatoes, and veggies. Enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a dash of hot sauce to the gravy.
- Make sure the oil is hot before frying to achieve a crispy crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
