Chicken Fried Steak Recipe
This Chicken Fried Steak is a Southern classic—crispy, tender beef steak coated in a seasoned breading and smothered in creamy country gravy. The ultimate comfort food!
Equipment
- Skillet or Cast Iron Pan
- Tongs
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
Ingredients
For the Steak
- 4 cube steaks about 1/2 inch thick
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil for frying
For the Gravy
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour use leftover oil and bits from frying
- 1.5 cups milk warm
- 1/4 tsp salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the cube steaks with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Set up a dredging station: flour in one bowl, and a mixture of eggs and milk in another.
- Dredge each steak in flour, then in egg mixture, then back in the flour, pressing to coat well.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry steaks 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove and set on paper towels.
- Drain excess oil, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the skillet. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve steaks hot with gravy poured over the top.
Notes
Great with mashed potatoes or buttered corn on the side. Make sure to pound steaks evenly for consistent frying.