Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy Recipe
Indulge in a classic Southern comfort food favorite with this recipe for Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy. Tender cube steaks are coated in a flavorful seasoned breading, fried to crispy perfection, and smothered in a creamy homemade gravy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Fried Steak:
- 4 cube steaks (about 4–6 oz each)
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Gravy:
- 1/4 cup reserved frying oil
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Fried Steak: In a shallow bowl, whisk together buttermilk and eggs. In another bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Dip each cube steak into the flour mixture, then buttermilk, and back into the flour.
- Fry the Steaks: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet. Fry steaks for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Make the Gravy: Reserve 1/4 cup oil in the skillet. Whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Plate the steaks and top with gravy.
Notes
- Serve with mashed potatoes or biscuits for a classic Southern meal.
- For extra-crispy crust, let the coated steaks rest for 10 minutes before frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with gravy
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
