Description
A classic Southern comfort food dish made with tenderized beef steak, breaded and fried until crispy, then smothered in creamy country gravy.
Ingredients
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- 4 beef cube steaks (about 4–6 oz each)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup milk
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for gravy)
- 2 cups whole milk (for gravy)
- Salt and pepper to taste (for gravy)
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, and milk.
- Pat steaks dry and dredge each in flour mixture, then dip in egg mixture, then again in flour mixture. Press coating firmly.
- Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Fry steaks in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- To make gravy, drain all but 2 tablespoons of oil from skillet. Whisk in 2 tablespoons flour and cook 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in milk and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve steaks hot with gravy poured over top.
Notes
- Use cube steak for best texture and tenderness.
- Let breaded steaks rest 10 minutes before frying to help coating stick.
- Gravy can be made ahead and reheated gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with gravy
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 135mg