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Chicken Fried Steak Recipe

This classic Southern dish features tenderized steak, breaded and fried to perfection, served with a creamy gravy.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Southern
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 700 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 pieces Cube steak tenderized
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 2 cups Buttermilk
  • 2 units Eggs beaten
  • 1 cup Vegetable oil for frying

Gravy Ingredients

  • ¼ cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 cups Milk
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Season the steaks with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. 2. Dredge the steaks in flour, then dip in buttermilk and beaten eggs, and dredge in flour again.
  3. 3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the steaks until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  4. 4. Remove steaks and keep warm. Drain all but ¼ cup of oil from the skillet.
  5. 5. For the gravy, add flour to the oil in the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, salt, and pepper. Cook until thickened.
  6. 6. Serve the steaks with gravy poured over the top.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 700kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Comfort Food, Fried, Steak
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