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Chicken fried steak with country gravy is classic comfort food. It's a great choice for a hearty dinner when your budget is tight, since the cut of steak used is cheap and tasty. See step one to start frying.
Ingredients
Steak and Batter
- 4 beef cube steaks
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (Cholula, Tabasco, etc.)
Country Gravy
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups milk
- Kosher salt and black pepper
Steps
Method 1
Method 1 of 2:Steak and Batter
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1Begin by pre-heating a skillet on medium-high with enough oil to cover the bottom of the skillet.
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2Tenderize your cube steaks a little (optional). Using a cooking mallet, lightly hammer each steak until it begins to tenderize and grows by roughly half.Advertisement
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3Create four (4) stations. Make space for one cutting board to season the meat, one bowl with flour, one bowl with the beaten egg mixture, and a resting surface, like a bowl or plate.
- To make the egg mixture, mix together all the dry ingredients first in a medium bowl — the baking powder, baking soda, pepper, and salt. To the dry ingredients, add the buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce to create a kind of slurry.
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4Season the steaks on each side and dredge. To dredge, put a steak through flour, then soak in the egg mixture, then the flour again and put on resting surface. Do this for all the steaks. Let them rest for 10-15 minutes.
- When covering the steaks with flour for the second time, make sure they are evenly patted down and completely coated. For a fully-developed crust, make sure to pat down the steaks several times in the flour.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 2:Frying the Steaks and Making the Country Gravy
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1When the oil is shimmering, put the steaks in and fry them for 3-5 minutes on each side. Steaks are done when they are golden brown on both sides. Note that thinner steaks will require less time than thicker steaks. Put them in a warm oven for the following steps.
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2Create a roux by mixing equal parts butter and flour. Make sure you start the roux off at a low-enough temperature so that the flour doesn't burn.
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3Gradually add milk, salt and pepper to the roux, whisking frequently. Whisk until the mixture can coat the back of a spoon, about 4 to 7 minutes. Now you have gravy!
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4Finished! Serve with mashed potatoes and veggies, or any other combination you desire.Advertisement
Warnings
- Hot oil can burn you. Be careful and don't let your kids into the kitchen while cooking.Thanks!
References
- Chicken fried steak recipe, Alton Brown, Good Eats. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/chicken-fried-steak-recipe/index.html
About This Article
To make chicken fried steak, start by making a mixture of egg, buttermilk, and hot sauce. Then, prepare the breading by mixing flour, baking powder, baking soda, pepper, and salt. Dip your steak in the egg mixture first, then the flour mixture. Once fully coated, fry your steak for 3-5 minutes on both sides. When the steaks are done, they should be golden brown on each side. For tips on how to serve your chicken fried steak, keep reading!
