Country Fried Steak Recipe
The country Fried Stek Recipe is a true Southern Relax Food Classic, with a tender cube stake, which is breaded, fried for golden perfection, and smoothed in a creamy country gravy. With your crispy coating and juicy center, this dish is a satisfactory, down-home favorite that brings hearty and indifferent taste to your dinner table.
Equipment
- Large skillet or cast-iron pan
- Meat mallet (if tenderizing yourself)
- Shallow bowls for dredging
- Tongs
- Paper towels
- Whisk
- Small saucepan (for gravy)
Ingredients
For the Steak:
- 4 beef cube steaks (about 4–6 oz each)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Gravy:
- 2 tbsp pan drippings (from frying)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare drag stations:In a bowl, add flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprica, salt, pepper and baking powder.
- In the other, mix eggs and milk together.
- Draw the steak:Dip each cube stake in the flour mixture, then in the egg wash, then go back to the flour mixture. Press to follow the coating well.
- Fry the steak:Heat 1/2 inch oil in a pan on medium-high heat.
- Once heated, fry 3-4 minutes per side or golden brown and crisp.
- Remove and drain on paper towels. Allow to relax for 5 minutes.
- Make gravy:Pour most oils, leaving 2 tablespoons of dripping in the pan.
- Whisk the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gently beat the milk until it becomes smooth.
- Cook, repeated stirring, until thick (about 3-4 minutes).
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- to serve:Plate stake and spoon gravy from above generously. Serve with mashed potatoes, green beans, or biscuits.