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Chicken Fried Steak Recipe with Creamy Gravy

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A classic Southern dish featuring crispy, tender cube steaks coated in a seasoned breading and topped with rich, creamy homemade gravy. Perfect for a hearty, comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cube steaks (about 6 ounces/170 grams each)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup whole milk (120 ml)
  • Vegetable oil or canola oil (about 1 inch deep in the pan)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (45 grams)
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (30 grams)
  • 2 cups whole milk (480 ml), warmed
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat cube steaks dry with paper towels.
  2. Mix flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder in a shallow dish.
  3. Whisk eggs and milk together in a separate bowl.
  4. Dip each steak into the seasoned flour, shaking off excess.
  5. Dip into the egg mixture, letting excess drip off.
  6. Dredge back into the flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
  7. Set breaded steaks on a plate and let rest for 10 minutes.
  8. Pour about 1 inch of vegetable oil into a skillet and heat to 350°F (175°C).
  9. Fry steaks 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy, flipping gently with tongs.
  10. Drain cooked steaks on paper towels.
  11. Remove all but 3 tablespoons of oil from skillet.
  12. Add butter and melt over medium heat.
  13. Sprinkle in flour and whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
  14. Slowly pour in warmed milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
  15. Simmer gravy for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
  16. Season gravy with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  17. Serve steaks hot topped with creamy gravy.

Notes

Let breaded steaks rest for 10 minutes before frying to help the crust stick. Maintain oil temperature at 350°F to avoid soggy or burnt crust. Whisk gravy constantly to prevent lumps. If gravy is too thick, whisk in more milk to desired consistency.

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Keywords: chicken fried steak, creamy gravy, Southern recipe, comfort food, crispy steak, homemade gravy

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