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Country Fried Steak And Gravy

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This hearty and indulgent country-fried steak and gravy recipe will have your family and friends asking for seconds. To ensure the steaks cook perfectly, pound them out to ¼-inch thick before dredging and frying. After frying, pour out the oil and use the same pan to make the gravy. Don’t throw away the brown bits at the bottom, they are full of flavor!

Katie Aubin & Karlee Rotoly
Tasty Team
June 10, 2019
Total Time

45 minutes

45 min

Prep Time

10 minutes

10 min

Cook Time

35 minutes

35 min

Country Fried Steak And Gravy

Inspired by foodnetwork.com

Total Time

45 minutes

45 min

Prep Time

10 minutes

10 min

Cook Time

35 minutes

35 min

Ingredients

for 4 servings

  • 8 oz cube steak (225 g), 4 steaks, 8 oz (225 g) each
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 ¾ cups whole milk (660 mL), divided
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (190 g), divided, plus 3 tablespoons
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup vegetable oil (240 mL)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup heavy cream (120 mL)

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 1066
  • Fat 96g
  • Carbs 34g
  • Fiber 13g
  • Sugar 7g
  • Protein 21g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 225˚F (110˚C).
  2. Set a steak in the center of a cutting board and cover with a piece of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet, pound the steak evenly to ¼-inch (½ cm) thick. Season with salt and pepper on both sides. Repeat with the remaining meat.
  3. In a wide, shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and 1 cup (240 ml) of milk. In a separate shallow dish, mix together the 1 ½ cups (190 g) of flour, pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  4. Dredge the steaks in the flour mixture, then dip in the egg mixture, letting any excess egg drip off. Coat again in the flour mixture. Set aside for 10-15 minutes, until the coating has dried out a bit.
  5. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a 10-inch (25.5 cm) pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 375˚F (190˚C).
  6. Fry the steaks, 2 at a time, for 3 minutes, until golden brown and crispy. Flip and cook on the other side for 3 minutes more, until golden brown and cooked through when the internal temperature reaches 155˚-165˚F (170˚-175˚C). Transfer the steaks to a paper towel-lined plate or baking sheet and immediately season with salt. Once all of the steaks are done frying, transfer to the oven while you prepare the gravy.
  7. Pour the hot oil into a heatproof bowl and let cool before discarding. 9. Leave any browned bits in the pan.
  8. In the same pan, without wiping it out, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of flour, whisking to incorporate. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the roux is a light brown color. Add the heavy cream and remaining milk. Bring to a simmer and cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  9. Ladle the gravy over the steaks and serve with your favorite side dishes.
  10. Enjoy!

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