Ranchero Chicken Fried Steak W Country Style Gravy
Crispy, golden perfection meets creamy, savory comfort in this Ranchero Chicken Fried Steak with Country-Style Gravy. This Southern classic elevates tender cube steaks with a double-dredge in seasoned flour rich with garlic powder, smoked paprika, and buttermilk, then fried to crunchy, golden-brown bliss. The dish is crowned with a luscious homemade gravy, created right in the same skillet with buttery pan drippings and a velvety milk base. Perfectly seasoned with a touch of black pepper, this hearty meal is ideal for indulging your comfort food cravings. Serve it up with fluffy mashed potatoes, green beans, or your favorite Southern sides for a meal that's as satisfying as it is delicious. Whether you're looking for a taste of nostalgia or a standout dish for dinner, this chicken fried steak with country gravy is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (about 4-6 oz each) Cube steak
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 2 large Eggs
- 1.5 cups (for frying) Oil
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2.5 cups Milk
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper (for gravy)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt (for gravy)
Instructions
Prepare the dredging station: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, and 2 teaspoons of salt. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and eggs.
Season both sides of the cube steaks with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Dredge each steak in the seasoned flour mixture, shaking off the excess. Then, dip the steak into the buttermilk mixture. Let the excess drip off before coating it again in the seasoned flour, pressing the flour onto the steak for a thorough coating. Set aside on a plate.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Fry the steaks in batches, 2 at a time, for about 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan.
Remove the steaks from the skillet using a slotted spatula and place them on a wire rack or a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
To make the country-style gravy, discard all but about 2 tablespoons of the oil from the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the butter until melted.
Whisk in 1/4 cup of the leftover seasoned flour mixture from the dredging station. Cook the flour for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to eliminate the raw flour taste.
Slowly pour in the milk while whisking constantly. Continue whisking until the gravy thickens, about 4-5 minutes.
Season the gravy with 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve the chicken fried steaks hot, generously topped with the country-style gravy. Pair with mashed potatoes, green beans, or your favorite southern sides for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1478 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.6 g | 147% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.3 g | 122% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 246 mg | 82% | |
| Sodium | 1985 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.0 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.8 g | ||
| Protein | 57.3 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 304 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 998 mg | 21% | |
*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.
