Name: Country Fried Steak with Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 each beef cube steaks (½ pound each); 2¼ cups all-purpose flour (divided); 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon black pepper; ¾ teaspoon salt; 1½ cups buttermilk; 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco); 1 large egg; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 3 cups vegetable shortening (for frying); 4 cups whole milk (for gravy); kosher salt and black pepper (to taste, for gravy)

Description

A delicious country fried steak served with a creamy gravy.

Ingredients

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4 each beef cube steaks (½ pound each)
2¼ cups all-purpose flour (divided)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon black pepper
¾ teaspoon salt
1½ cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic (minced)
3 cups vegetable shortening (for frying)
4 cups whole milk (for gravy)
kosher salt and black pepper (to taste, for gravy)

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Instructions

Use a meat mallet to pound each cube steak to approximately ¼ inch thickness for even cooking.
In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, black pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, hot pepper sauce, egg, and minced garlic until smooth.
Dredge each steak in the flour mixture, shake off excess, dip in buttermilk batter, then return to flour for a final coating. Press gently to adhere.
Heat vegetable shortening in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat to 350°F. Use a thermometer to verify temperature.
Fry steaks in batches for 3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Don’t overcrowd the pan.
Transfer cooked steaks to a wire rack to drain and maintain crispiness.
For the gravy, whisk the remaining ¼ cup flour into the pan drippings, then gradually add milk while stirring continuously.
Continue stirring until gravy thickens to desired consistency. Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot over country fried steak.

Notes

This recipe can be adjusted for spice by varying the amount of hot pepper sauce.
For a smoother gravy, make sure to whisk continually while adding the milk.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 steak with gravy
Calories: 500
Sugar: 0
Sodium: 800
Fat: 30
Saturated Fat: 10
Unsaturated Fat: 0
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 45
Fiber: 2
Protein: 25
Cholesterol: 120