This classic Southern comfort food features tenderized beef round steaks that are pounded thin, dredged in seasoned flour, and pan-fried until golden and crisp. The real magic happens with the pan gravy, made from the leftover drippings, flour, and milk, creating a savory, peppery sauce that coats every bite. It&# 226;ÂÂs a hearty, satisfying meal that tastes just like home cooking. Perfect for weeknight dinners or when you crave something warm and indulgent, this dish pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes or biscuits to soak up every drop of gravy. Simple ingredients come together to create a memorable family favorite.
Chicken Fried Steak
Description
This classic Southern comfort food features tenderized beef round steaks that are pounded thin, dredged in seasoned flour, and pan-fried until golden and crisp. The real magic happens with the pan gravy, made from the leftover drippings, flour, and milk, creating a savory, peppery sauce that coats every bite. It&# 226;ÂÂs a hearty, satisfying meal that tastes just like home cooking. Perfect for weeknight dinners or when you crave something warm and indulgent, this dish pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes or biscuits to soak up every drop of gravy. Simple ingredients come together to create a memorable family favorite.Ingredients
Directions
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Pound the beef round steaks with a meat mallet until they are about 1/4 inch thick and tender.
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In a shallow dish, mix flour with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
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Beat the egg with a splash of water in another shallow dish.
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Dredge each steak in the seasoned flour, dip into the beaten egg, then coat thoroughly in the flour again.
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For extra crispiness, optionally dip back into the egg and flour once more.
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Heat oil to a depth of 1/4 inch in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Fry the steaks for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
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Remove steaks from the pan and keep warm on a plate.
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Drain all but 3 tablespoons of the cooking oil from the skillet, leaving the browned bits (fond) at the bottom.
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Add 3 tablespoons of the leftover seasoned flour to the hot oil and stir constantly for 1 minute to create a roux.
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Gradually whisk in 1 1/2 to 2 cups of milk, stirring continuously until the gravy thickens and bubbles.
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Simmer the gravy for 2-3 minutes until smooth and free of raw flour taste.
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Season the gravy generously with salt and black pepper to your liking.
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Place the fried steaks on serving plates and ladle the hot country gravy over the top.
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Serve immediately with mashed potatoes or biscuits.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 271.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 16.0g25%
- Saturated Fat 6.7g34%
- Cholesterol 82.0mg28%
- Sodium 72.0mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 29.0g58%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
