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Chicken Fried Steak

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This classic Southern comfort food features tenderized beef cutlets dredged in seasoned flour and pan-fried until golden and crisp. The star of the dish is the thick, homemade brown gravy, made right in the skillet with pan drippings, milk, and seasoning. It offers a perfect contrast of textures: crunchy on the outside, juicy and tender within. Ideally served over mashed potatoes to soak up every drop of gravy, this hearty meal is perfect for family dinners or chilly evenings. It&# 226;€™s rustic, filling, and brings a nostalgic, home-cooked warmth to the table that everyone will love.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 194.1
Description
This classic Southern comfort food features tenderized beef cutlets dredged in seasoned flour and pan-fried until golden and crisp. The star of the dish is the thick, homemade brown gravy, made right in the skillet with pan drippings, milk, and seasoning. It offers a perfect contrast of textures: crunchy on the outside, juicy and tender within. Ideally served over mashed potatoes to soak up every drop of gravy, this hearty meal is perfect for family dinners or chilly evenings. It&# 226;€™s rustic, filling, and brings a nostalgic, home-cooked warmth to the table that everyone will love.
Ingredients
  • 2/3 cup Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
Directions
  1. 1
    Mix 1/2 cup of the flour, the salt and the pepper together.
  2. 2
    Pound the mixture into both sides of the meat with the edge of a heavy plate or mallet.
  3. 3
    Cut the meat into serving-size pieces.
  4. 4
    Beat the eggs together with the cream.
  5. 5
    Heat the oil in a heavy iron skillet over moderately high heat.
  6. 6
    Coat the meat in the flour mixture, then dip in the egg wash, and finally coat with saltine cracker crumbs.
  7. 7
    Fry the coated steaks in the hot oil until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  8. 8
    Remove steaks from the skillet and keep warm.
  9. 9
    Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the cooking oil.
  10. 10
    Add the remaining flour to the skillet and cook, stirring, for 1 minute to make a roux.
  11. 11
    Slowly whisk in the chicken stock and cream, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  12. 12
    Simmer the gravy until thickened, about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  13. 13
    Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  14. 14
    Serve the steaks topped with the hot gravy and sliced onions.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 194.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.5g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 6501.1mg271%
Total Carbohydrate 40.5g14%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g6%
Sugars 0.2g
Protein 5.3g11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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