Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this classic Southern favorite – Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy. Crispy cube steaks are fried to golden perfection and smothered in a rich, creamy gravy that will leave your taste buds singing.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cube steaks (about 4–6 ounces each)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- vegetable oil for frying
For the Gravy:
- 3 tablespoons pan drippings or butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Cube Steaks: Pat the cube steaks dry. Mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Blend eggs and buttermilk. Coat steaks in flour, then egg, and flour again. Rest for 10–15 minutes.
- Fry the Steaks: Heat oil in a skillet. Fry each steak for 3–4 minutes per side until crispy and golden. Drain on paper towels.
- Make the Gravy: Reserve 3 tbsp drippings. Whisk in flour, then milk. Cook until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Plate the steaks and top with gravy. Enjoy hot!
Notes
- For extra crispy coating, let the breaded steaks rest before frying.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, green beans, or biscuits for a classic Southern meal.
- You can substitute cube steak with pounded round steak if preferred.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with gravy
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
