Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this classic Chicken Fried Steak recipe. Tender cube steaks are coated in a flavorful seasoned breading, fried until crispy, and smothered in creamy gravy. It’s a hearty Southern favorite that will satisfy your cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Fried Steak:
- 4 beef cube steaks (about 4–6 ounces each)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt (divided)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (divided)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- vegetable oil for frying
For the Gravy:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the Cube Steaks: Pat cube steaks dry and season both sides with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
- Prepare Breading: In a shallow dish, combine 2 cups flour, remaining salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Prepare Egg Wash: In another shallow bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and hot sauce (if using).
- Bread the Steaks: Dredge each steak in seasoned flour, dip into egg mixture, then dredge again in flour, pressing to adhere.
- Fry the Steaks: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, fry steaks for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Make the Gravy: Melt butter in the skillet, whisk in flour, then gradually whisk in milk. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Serve: Serve steaks hot with gravy poured over the top.
Notes
- For extra crispy coating, let the breaded steaks rest for 10 minutes before frying.
- This dish pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes and green beans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with gravy
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1,250mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
