Description
Chicken-fried steak with gravy is the ultimate comfort food that embodies warmth and nostalgia. Imagine a crispy, golden-brown crust enveloping tender beef, smothered in rich, creamy gravy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef round steak
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ cup cooking oil (vegetable or canola)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup flour (for the gravy)
- 2 cups whole milk
- red pepper flakes to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Tenderize the beef round steak with a meat mallet until about half an inch thick. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with seasoned flour, one with beaten eggs mixed with buttermilk, and the last with plain flour.
- Dip each steak into flour, then egg mixture, and back into flour for an even coating.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry each steak for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the gravy, reduce heat to medium-low, melt butter in the same skillet, whisk in flour until combined, then slowly add milk while whisking until thickened. Season as desired.
Notes
- This dish is perfect for family gatherings and weeknight dinners. <liServe with mashed potatoes for a complete meal. <liAdjust red pepper flakes for desired spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with gravy
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg