Ultimate Chicken Fried Steak with Creamy Gravy 🍳🤍
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: ~550 per serving
🍽️ Ingredients:
For the steak:
Cube steak (tenderized beef) 🥩
All-purpose flour 🌾
Eggs, beaten 🥚
Buttermilk or milk 🥛
Salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder 🧂
Oil for frying 🍳
For the gravy:
Butter or pan drippings 🧈
All-purpose flour 🌾
Milk or cream 🥛
Salt & black pepper 🧂
👨🍳 Instructions:
Dredge steaks in seasoned flour, dip in a mix of eggs and milk, then back into flour. Fry until golden and crispy, then keep warm. For the gravy, use pan drippings or butter to create a roux with flour. Whisk in milk and simmer until thick and creamy, seasoning well with salt and pepper. Serve the steaks smothered in hot gravy with mashed potatoes or biscuits.
💡 Tips & Variations:
Add cayenne for extra kick. Use cream in the gravy for richness. Great with green beans or coleslaw!