Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this classic Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy recipe, featuring tender beef cube steaks coated in a perfectly seasoned, crispy golden crust. The steaks are pan-fried to perfection and paired with a rich, homemade cream gravy that’s infused with savory flavors from buttery pan drippings and browned bits. With a balanced blend of spices like paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, each bite delivers bold and hearty goodness. This Southern-inspired favorite is quick to make, with just 15 minutes of prep time, and is served piping hot, ideal for gathering around the dinner table. Perfect for a family meal or a cozy dinner, this recipe will satisfy cravings for a warm, comforting classic.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces beef cube steaks
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
Instructions
Start by preparing the breading mixture. In a shallow dish, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1.5 teaspoons of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.
In a separate shallow dish, beat 2 large eggs and whisk them with 1 cup of buttermilk until fully combined.
Pat the cube steaks dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Dredge each steak in the seasoned flour, then dip into the egg and buttermilk mixture, letting any excess drip off.
Return the steak to the flour mixture, pressing it in so the coating sticks well.
In a large skillet, heat 0.5 cup of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
Fry the steaks in batches, for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, until the coating is golden brown and crispy. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
To make the gravy, carefully drain the oil from the pan, leaving about 3 tablespoons in the skillet along with the browned bits.
Add 4 tablespoons of butter to the skillet and let it melt.
Stir in 0.25 cup of the remaining seasoned flour, whisking continuously for about 1 minute until the mixture turns a light golden brown.
Gradually whisk in 2 cups of whole milk, and cook until the gravy thickens, about 5 to 6 minutes, making sure to scrape up any flavorful bits from the bottom of the pan.
Season the gravy with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the chicken fried steak hot with the creamy gravy drizzled on top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
939 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.5 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.4 g | 107% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 213 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 1019 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.6 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | ||
| Protein | 38.0 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 253 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 641 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
