Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our classic country fried steak recipe! Learn how to perfectly bread, fry, and smother in savory gravy.
Ingredients
- 4 (113g) cube steaks
- 1/2 tsp (3 ml) salt, divided
- 1 3/4 tsp (9 ml) ground black pepper, divided
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (240ml) milk
Instructions
- Collect all your ingredients together.
- Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper on the cube steaks; put them to the side.
- Mix flour with 1 teaspoon of pepper on a shallow dish. Place the beaten eggs in a separate shallow dish. Coat the steaks with the flour mixture. Dip them into the eggs, then cover them in flour once more.
- Warm vegetable oil in a large, sturdy frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the steaks in the hot oil until they achieve a golden-brown color, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Set them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
- Remove all but 2 tablespoons of oil from the pan. Add 2 tablespoons of the leftover flour mixture to the oil. Stir constantly over medium heat for 1 minute, making sure to scrape up any browned bits from the pan’s bottom.
- Slowly incorporate the milk while whisking. Continue to cook, whisking often, until the gravy becomes thick and starts to bubble, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to the gravy; it should have a strong pepper flavor. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For a crispier coating, consider dipping the steaks in the flour and egg mixture twice before frying.
- Season the gravy to taste for a more flavorful dish.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the cube steaks reach a safe internal temperature of 145°F.
