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THE BEST CHICKEN FRIED STEAK



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I received this recipe from a co-worker about 5 years ago. This is by far the best chicken fried steak I've ever had. I've made this numerous times for my picky eater son and my southern-raised better half, as well as other family and friends. I get nothing but rave reviews each time.

Provided by norah

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Beef     Steaks

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 (1/2 pound) beef cube steaks
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon black pepper
¾ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups buttermilk
1 egg
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™)
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups vegetable shortening for deep frying
¼ cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Pound the steaks to about 1/4-inch thickness. Place 2 cups of flour in a shallow bowl. Stir together the baking powder, baking soda, pepper, and salt in a separate shallow bowl; stir in the buttermilk, egg, Tabasco Sauce, and garlic. Dredge each steak first in the flour, then in the batter, and again in the flour. Pat the flour onto the surface of each steak so they are completely coated with dry flour.
  • Heat the shortening in a deep cast-iron skillet to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Fry the steaks until evenly golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Place fried steaks on a plate with paper towels to drain. Drain the fat from the skillet, reserving 1/4 cup of the liquid and as much of the solid remnants as possible.
  • Return the skillet to medium-low heat with the reserved oil. Whisk the remaining flour into the oil. Scrape the bottom of the pan with a spatula to release solids into the gravy. Stir in the milk, raise the heat to medium, and bring the gravy to a simmer, cook until thick, 6 to 7 minutes. Season with kosher salt and pepper. Spoon the gravy over the steaks to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 791.1 calories, Carbohydrate 71.1 g, Cholesterol 123.6 mg, Fat 34.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 47 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 1393.4 mg, Sugar 16.1 g

CHICKEN FRIED STEAK WITH GRAVY



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups whole milk
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 pounds cube steak (tenderized round steak that's been extra tenderized)
Kosher salt
1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 to 4 cups whole milk
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Mashed potatoes, for serving

Steps:

  • For the steak: Begin with setting up an assembly line of dishes. Mix the milk with the eggs in one; the flour mixed with the seasoned salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper, paprika and cayenne in another; and the meat in a third. Then have one clean plate at the end to receive the breaded meat.
  • Work with one piece of meat at a time. Sprinkle both sides with kosher salt and black pepper, then place it in the flour mixture. Turn to coat. Place the meat into the milk/egg mixture, turning to coat. Finally, place it back in the flour and turn to coat (dry mixture/wet mixture/dry mixture). Place the breaded meat on the clean plate, then repeat with the remaining meat.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter. Drop in a few sprinkles of flour to make sure it's sufficiently hot. When the butter sizzles immediately, you know it's ready. (It should not brown right away, if it does, the fire is too hot.) Cook the meat, 3 pieces at a time, until the edges start to look golden brown, about 2 minutes each side. Remove the meat to a paper towel-lined plate and keep them warm by covering lightly with another plate or a sheet of foil. Repeat until all the meat is cooked.
  • After all the meat is fried, pour off the grease into a heatproof bowl. Without cleaning the skillet, return it to the stove over medium-low heat. Add 1/4 cup of the grease back to the skillet and allow it to heat up.
  • For the gravy: When the grease is hot, sprinkle the flour evenly over the grease. Using a whisk, mix the flour with the grease, creating a golden-brown paste. Add more flour if it looks overly greasy; add a little more grease if it becomes too pasty/clumpy. Keep cooking until the roux reaches a deep golden brown color.
  • Pour in the milk, whisking constantly. Add the seasoned salt and black pepper to taste and cook, whisking, until the gravy is smooth and thick, 5 to 10 minutes. Be prepared to add more milk if it becomes overly thick. Be sure to taste to make sure gravy is sufficiently seasoned.
  • Serve the meat next to a big side of mashed potatoes. Pour gravy over the whole shebang!

CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK (CHICKEN WITH CREAMY GRAVY)



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A cast-iron skillet will work the best for this recipe, this also works well using beef that has been pounded thinly. Serve with fries or mashed potatoes...total comfort food! Make certain not to crush the crackers to a fine powder --- this is very good!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded to about 1/2-inch thick)
black pepper
38 saltine crackers, crushed (1 sleeve)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional or adjust to heat level)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (garlic lovers use 1 teaspoon)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup milk
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
3 -4 cups half-and-half cream (use 4 cups for a thinner gravy)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon seasoning salt or 1/2 teaspoon white salt
1 teaspoon black pepper (can reduce if desired)

Steps:

  • Season the chicken breasts with black pepper.
  • In a shallow dish combine crushed cracker crumbs with flour 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, cayenne pepper (if using) and baking powder.
  • In another shallow dish whisk together eggs with 3/4 milk.
  • Dredge the chicken breasts in the cracker mixture then dip in the egg/milk mixture, then dredge AGAIN in the cracker mixture.
  • Pour the oil into a large skillet and heat to 360 degrees F.
  • Fry the breasts in hot oil for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown; remove to a wire rack and cover lightly with foil.
  • Carefully drain oil but reserve the browned bits in the bottom of the skillet along with a couple tablespoons of the oil.
  • In a bowl mix together 4 cups half and half cream, 1/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon seasoned salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper; whisk until combined, then add to the reserved drippings in the skillet, cook whisking constantly over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes or until thickened.
  • Serve the creamed gravy with the breasts.

CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK & GRAVY



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As a child, my grandmother taught me how to make this chicken-fried steak. I taught my daughters, and when my granddaughters are bigger, I'll show them, too. -Donna Cater, Fort Ann, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups 2% milk, divided
4 beef cubed steaks (6 ounces each)
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon pepper, divided
Oil for frying
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Place 1 cup flour in a shallow bowl. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk eggs and 1/2 cup milk until blended. Sprinkle steaks with 3/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Dip in flour to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then again in flour., In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil over medium heat. Add steaks; cook until golden brown and a thermometer reads 160°, 4-6 minutes on each side. Remove from pan; drain on paper towels. Keep warm., Remove all but 2 tablespoons oil from pan. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until smooth; cook and stir over medium heat until golden brown, 3-4 minutes. Gradually whisk in water and remaining milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with steaks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 563 calories, Fat 28g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 148mg cholesterol, Sodium 839mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 46g protein.

CHICKEN FRIED STEAK



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For a classic, down-home supper, try Alton Brown's Chicken-Fried Steak recipe smothered in gravy, from Good Eats on Food Network.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds beef bottom round, trimmed of excess fat
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 whole eggs, beaten
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
  • Cut the meat with the grain into 1/2-inch thick slices. Season each piece on both sides with the salt and pepper. Place the flour into a pie pan. Place the eggs into a separate pie pan. Dredge the meat on both sides in the flour. Tenderize the meat, using a needling device, until each slice is 1/4-inch thick. Once tenderized, dredge the meat again in the flour, followed by the egg and finally in the flour again. Repeat with all the pieces of meat. Place the meat onto a plate and allow it to sit for 10 to 15 minutes before cooking.
  • Place enough of the vegetable oil to cover the bottom of a 12-inch slope-sided skillet and set over medium-high heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the meat in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook each piece on both sides until golden brown, approximately 4 minutes per side. Remove the steaks to a wire rack set in a half sheet pan and place into the oven. Repeat until all of the meat is browned.
  • Add the remaining vegetable oil, or at least 1 tablespoon, to the pan. Whisk in 3 tablespoons of the flour left over from the dredging. Add the chicken broth and deglaze the pan. Whisk until the gravy comes to a boil and begins to thicken. Add the milk and thyme and whisk until the gravy coats the back of a spoon, approximately 5 to 10 minutes. Season to taste, with more salt and pepper, if needed. Serve the gravy over the steaks.

CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK



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Try a classic American Deep South dish that fuses steak with southern-fried chicken. The steak is coated in a spice mix and fried for an indulgent dinner

Provided by Tom Kerridge

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 fillet tail steaks (about 200g each), or 2 sirloin steaks, fat trimmed
2 eggs, beaten
1⁄2 tsp cayenne pepper
steamed greens and corn cobs, to serve (optional)
vegetable oil, for frying
4 tbsp plain flour
1 tbsp cornflour
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried thyme
1⁄2 tsp ground cumin
1⁄2 tsp ground cinnamon
1⁄2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp flour
1 chicken stock cube
275ml milk
1 tbsp thyme leaves
squeeze of lemon juice

Steps:

  • Put the steaks on a board and bash with a rolling pin until about half the original thickness. Mix the eggs with the cayenne in a bowl. Combine the ingredients for the spice mix with a large pinch of salt in a separate shallow dish.
  • Dip the steaks into the egg, then the spice mix, turning to coat. Pour the oil into a large non-stick frying pan until the base of the pan is covered. Fry the steaks over a high heat for 2 mins until crisp, then turn and fry for 2 mins more. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
  • If you're making the sauce, pour away all but 1 tbsp oil from the pan and stir in the flour, cooking until browned. Crumble in the stock cube. Slowly pour in the milk, whisking until smooth and fully incorporated. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 4-5 mins. Season. Add the thyme and plenty of black pepper, then squeeze in the lemon juice to taste. Serve the steaks with the sauce, and greens and corn, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 699 calories, Fat 28 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 52 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 58 grams protein, Sodium 2 milligram of sodium

BAKED CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK WITH MUSHROOM GRAVY



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Very easy and comforting autumn or winter steak and gravy dish. Serve with rice, wild rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles. Great on biscuits, as well.

Provided by SeedyMe NC

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Beef     Steaks

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
6 (4 ounce) cube steaks
1 cup peanut or vegetable oil, for frying
1 pinch seasoned salt, or to taste
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
1 pinch black pepper, or to taste
⅔ cup finely diced onion
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
2 (4.5 ounce) cans sliced mushrooms with juice
½ (10.75 ounce) can water, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x12 inch baking dish. Place flour in a shallow dish. Dredge steaks in the flour to coat evenly.
  • Heat peanut oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the steaks for about 5 to 8 minutes per side, until golden brown.
  • Place 3 fried cube steaks in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the steaks lightly with seasoned salt, garlic powder, and pepper, and scatter 1/3 cup of diced onions over the steaks. Layer the remaining 3 steaks on top, repeat the seasoning, and sprinkle with the rest of the onion.
  • Pour the condensed soup in a bowl, and drain the juice from the canned mushrooms into the empty soup can. Pour in enough water to fill the can, and whisk the liquid and mushrooms into the soup. Pour the soup mixture over the layered steaks.
  • Cover and bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and bake for an additional 30 to 45 minutes, until the onions are tender and the gravy is thick and bubbling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 31.9 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 583.1 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

CHICKEN FRIED STEAK WITH GRAVY



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup vegetable oil
6 (4-ounces each) cube steaks
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
4 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups whole milk
Chopped parsley leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat a medium-high skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil. Cook's Note: Oil is heated when you drop a little flour in and the oil spits.
  • Pound out the cube steaks with a meat mallet until they are 1/4 to 1/2-inches thick. Salt and pepper both sides. Mix the flour, cayenne and paprika together in a bowl. Beat the eggs in another bowl. Dredge the steaks through the flour, then egg mixture, then through the flour again.
  • Place the steak carefully in the pan as the oil will splatter. Cook until golden brown, about 4 to 6 minutes on each side. When finished, place on a sheet tray lined with paper towels, hold in a warm oven and repeat the procedure with the other pieces of steak.
  • When all steaks have been cooked off, pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the cooking oil and lower heat. Add 3 tablespoons of the leftover flour mixture to the oil and whisk to create a paste. Cook until golden, about 1 minute. Gradually add the milk to the flour and oil mixture while whisking together. Season the gravy with salt and pepper, to taste. Let cook until thickened; about 10 minutes. Pour gravy over the steak to finish and garnish with parsley.

TEXAS STYLE CHICKEN FRIED STEAK WITH CREAM GRAVY



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Cube steak works the best for this recipe. Chaz loves this - perfect comfort food with mashed potatoes and biscuits. Yay carbs!

Provided by greysangel

Categories     Steak

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 (4 ounce) tenderized beef steaks (known in supermarkets as "cube steak")
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
all-purpose flour
cooking oil or melted Crisco
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • Beat together the egg and milk and set aside.
  • Mix together the salt, black pepper, paprika and white pepper and sprinkle on both sides of beef cutlets.
  • Fill plastic zip lock back with flour. Drop steaks into bag to manually and dredge the steak in flour. Then pour flour into a shallow dish and shake excess flour off of the steaks. Use a pair of tongs for dipping steak into egg mixture and a separate pair of tongs for dipping into the flour.
  • Set cutlets aside on a piece of waxed paper.
  • Heat the cooking oil in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium-high heat for a few minutes. Oil should be about a half-inch deep in the pan. (This recipe is not about diets!) Check the temperature with a drop of water; if it pops and spits back at you, it's ready.
  • With a long-handled fork, carefully place each cutlet into the hot oil. Protect yourself (and your kitchen) from the popping grease that results. Fry cutlets on both sides, turning once, until golden brown. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 4 or 5 minutes until cutlets are done through. Drain cutlets on paper towels.
  • Cream Gravy.
  • After the cutlets are removed from the pan, pour off all but about 2 tablespoons of oil, keeping as many as possible of the browned bits in the pan. Heat the oil over medium heat until hot.
  • Sprinkle 3 tablespoons flour (use the left-over flour from the chicken fried steak recipe (waste not -- want not) in the hot oil. Stir with a wooden spoon, quickly, to brown the flour.
  • Gradually stir in 3/4 cup milk and 3/4 cup water, mixed together, stirring constantly with the wooden spoon and mashing out any lumps. Lower heat, and gravy will begin to thicken. Continue cooking and stirring a few minutes until gravy reaches desired thickness. Check seasonings and add more salt and pepper according to your taste.

CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK WITH CREAM GRAVY



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Chicken-fried steak an iconic dish found in many southern states and each state has its own delicious version. This recipe is a Texas-style CFS with lots of peppery, creamy gravy and a crispy crust that's flavored with onion and garlic powders, plus a hit of heat from paprika and hot sauce.

Provided by Rick Martinez

Categories     main-dish

Time 6h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Four 6-ounce top round steaks (London Broil)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups cornstarch
1 tablespoon Hungarian paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons hot sauce, such as Frank's RedHot
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Vegetable oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Pound each steak between 2 sheets of plastic wrap to 1/4 inch thick. Liberally sprinkle the steaks with salt and pepper. Transfer to a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Whisk together the 1 1/2 cups flour with the cornstarch, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a large bowl. Whisk together the buttermilk and hot sauce in a medium bowl.
  • Working with one steak at a time, lightly dredge in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess. Dip in the buttermilk mixture, letting the excess drip off. Dredge again in the flour mixture, packing it onto the steaks and pressing firmly into crevices, and gently shake off the excess. Return the steaks to the same wire rack. (If time allows, refrigerate, uncovered, 2 to 6 hours. This rest time will ensure that the crust is extra crispy and adheres to the steak. Let the steaks stand at room temperature 30 minutes before frying.)
  • Meanwhile, make the gravy. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the remaining 3 tablespoons flour until combined and cook until golden and bubbling, about 1 minute. Whisk in the milk, heavy cream, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, whisking frequently, until the gravy boils. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, whisking occasionally, until the gravy thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and keep warm. (Cream gravy will seem very loose, but it will thicken as it sits.)
  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat with enough oil to come halfway up the sides. Fit the skillet with a deep-fry thermometer then heat over high heat until the oil registers 375 degrees F. Fry the steaks in 2 batches until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Whisk the warm cream gravy to loosen and serve over the chicken-fried steaks.

CHICKEN FRIED STEAK I



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Breaded and deep fried beef cutlets are known as chicken fried steak because of the similarity in cooking method to fried chicken. This is a family recipe that we have used for years. Vegetable oil may be used in place of shortening for frying.

Provided by Barbara

Categories     Main Dish Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound boneless beef top loin
2 cups shortening
1 egg, beaten
1 cup buttermilk
salt and pepper to taste
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 quart milk
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cut top loin crosswise into 4 (4 ounce) cutlets. Using a glancing motion, pound each cutlet thinly with a moistened mallet or the side of a cleaver.
  • In a large, heavy skillet, heat 1/2 inch shortening to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
  • While the shortening is heating, prepare cutlets. In a shallow bowl, beat together egg, buttermilk, salt and pepper. In another shallow dish, mix together garlic powder and 1cup flour. Dip cutlets in flour, turning to evenly coat both sides. Dip in egg mixture, coating both sides, then in flour mixture once again.
  • Place cutlets in heated shortening. Cook until golden brown, turning once. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat with remaining cutlets. Drain grease, reserving 1/2 cup.
  • Using the reserved drippings in the pan, prepare gravy over medium heat. Blend in 1/4 cup flour to form a paste. Gradually add milk to desired consistency, stirring constantly. For a thicker gravy add less milk; for a thinner gravy stir in more. Heat through, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve over chicken fried steak.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 616.6 calories, Carbohydrate 44.4 g, Cholesterol 134.2 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 48.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 249.6 mg, Sugar 14.6 g

THE BEST CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK



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A staple throughout Texas, chicken-fried steak consists of a thinly pounded beef cutlet that is battered and fried until crisp, then served with creamy country gravy. Adding cornstarch to the seasoned flour and dredging the meat twice gives our version an extra-crunchy and flavorful crust.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Four 3- to 4-ounce cube steaks (see Cook's Note)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/4 cups whole milk
1 1/2 cups cornstarch
1 tablespoon Hungarian paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon hot sauce, such as Frank's RedHot
4 1/2 cups vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Liberally sprinkle the steaks with salt and pepper (see Cook's Note). Put them on a rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet and let sit at room temperature while you make the gravy.
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in 3 tablespoons of the flour until combined and cook until golden and bubbling, about 1 minute. Whisk in the whole milk, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, whisking frequently, until the gravy boils. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, whisking occasionally, until the gravy thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and keep warm; it will seem loose but will thicken as it sits.
  • Whisk the remaining 1 1/2 cups flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a large bowl. Whisk the buttermilk, egg and hot sauce in a medium bowl. Working with 1 steak at a time, dredge in the seasoned flour, turning to coat and packing into the crevices. Shake to remove any excess and return to the rack. Repeat with the remaining steaks.
  • Pour 3 tablespoons of the buttermilk mixture into the seasoned flour and work it in with your fingers; it should feel like wet sand with some clumps. (These clumps will give the steak a crispy, shaggy crust.) Dip the dredged steaks into the remaining buttermilk mixture, allowing any excess to drip off. Pack the moistened flour firmly onto each steak. Very gently shake off any excess and return to the rack. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
  • Pour the oil into a large cast-iron skillet fitted with a deep-fry thermometer (the oil should come about halfway up the sides). Heat the oil over high heat until the thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Fry the steaks in 2 batches until golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  • Whisk the warm cream gravy to loosen it and serve over the chicken-fried steak.

POOR MAN'S CHICKEN FRIED STEAK



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A chicken-fried steak made with hamburger. Very nice flavor! Salt and pepper are your friends in this recipe.

Provided by Bryan Nelson

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ pound ground beef
1 cup all-purpose flour
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 eggs
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or more if needed
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Divide the meat into 4 pieces, and flatten into thin beef patties. Heat a heavy skillet over medium heat until almost smoking, and cook the beef patties until browned on both sides, about 4 minutes per side; set the cooked burgers aside. Drain excess grease but leave any browned drippings in the skillet.
  • In a shallow bowl, mix together 1 cup of flour with salt and black pepper. In a separate shallow bowl, beat the eggs until smooth, mixing in a half teaspoon of water if needed.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in the skillet over medium heat. Dip both sides of cooked burgers into the eggs, then dredge in the seasoned flour; repeat 3 times to build up a thick coating on the burgers. Place the burgers into the hot oil, and pan-fry until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Set burgers aside.
  • Spoon away any excess vegetable oil. Melt butter in the skillet over medium heat, and stir to loosen any brown flavor bits left in the bottom of the skillet. Whisk in 1 tablespoon of flour until smooth. If you prefer a very thick gravy, use more flour. Gradually whisk in milk, cooking until the gravy is thick. Season to taste with salt and black pepper, and serve the gravy over the chicken-fried beef patties.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 232.8 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 148.7 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

CHICKEN FRIED STEAK W/CREAM GRAVY



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This is a recipe for Chicken Fried Steak, one of the staple foods of Texas. Like with fried chicken, folks in each family or restaurant tend to have their own little "secrets" to preparing Chicken Fried Steak, so you can play with the recipe a bit. But if it don't include the cream gravy, it ain't been prepared right and it ain't a "secret" worth keeping.

Provided by Mark H.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

oil or shortening, for frying
6 -8 beef cutlets, tenderized (round or cube steak)
3 -4 cups seasoned flour (flour with savory seasonings of your choice or Seasoned Flour)
3 eggs
2 cups milk
1/4 cup flour
salt and pepper
4 cups milk
1 -2 tablespoon dripping, included the cooked bits

Steps:

  • Heat about 1/4-1/2 inch of oil or shortening in a frying pan.
  • Beat eggs then combine with milk.
  • Dredge tenderized beef cutlets in flour, then egg-milk wash, then a second time in flour.
  • Place dredged cutlets into heated oil and fry until golden, about 10 minutes.
  • Turn steak over and cook for another 5 minutes or so until both sides are golden.
  • Remove to a plate lined with paper towels and allow to drain.
  • TIME TO MAKE THE GRAVY: Drain all but 1-2 tablespoons of drippings from the frying pan; leave all the cooked bits you can.
  • Combine flour and seasonings with milk, then pour into the pan with drippings and bits.
  • Continually stir/whisk the gravy over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, or until desired consistency.
  • Taste and add more salt or pepper if necessary.
  • Serve generously over each piece of chicken fried steak.
  • Sop up any extra gravy with a biscuit.

ROUTE 66 CHICKEN FRIED STEAK SANDWICH



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When I moved to Oklahoma from Florida, I learned "Okies" love their chicken fry. In fact, if you ask someone who has ever traveled old Route 66 from Miami (Okies pronounce this My-am-uh) to the town of Texola what's the worst food you can eat they'll likely say "chicken fried steak". The best thing you can eat on Route 66? That would also be chicken fried steak. As contradictory as it may seem it's true! I tried to lighten this dish up by air frying, but feel free to grab a cast iron skillet and cook these steaks up too!

Provided by thedailygourmet

Time 1h3m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 pound Beef, round, full cut, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw
½ cup milk
½ cup Soda, Coca Cola, Coke-Can/Bottle CC
1 tablespoon steak sauce (such as A1®)
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon granulated onion
½ teaspoon granulated garlic
1 large egg
¾ cup buttermilk
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
nonstick cooking spray
2 medium hamburger buns, split, toasted
2 leaves lettuce, or as needed
2 slices tomato, or to taste
2 slices pickles
2 teaspoons mayonnaise, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine milk, cola, and steak sauce in a large resealable dish or bag and add the tenderized round steak. Marinate for 30 minutes, or overnight.
  • Combine flour, salt, pepper, paprika, granulated onion, and granulated garlic for the chicken fry breading in a shallow dish. Whip egg in a second shallow dish until light and frothy for the chicken dip. Add buttermilk, salt, and pepper.
  • Drain steaks from the steak marinade and dredge in chicken fry mixture, shaking off excess. Then dredge in the chicken dip mixture, allow excess to drip off. Dredge in the chicken fry mixture again, shaking off excess. Place steaks on a sheet pan and press any remaining flour mixture onto the steaks. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place steaks in the air fryer basket. Lightly coat with vegetable oil spray.
  • Air fry for 4 minutes. Carefully turn steaks and coat the other side with vegetable oil spray. Air-fry for another 4 minutes. Serve each steak on a toasted bun, topped with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and mayonnaise.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.5 calories, Carbohydrate 65 g, Cholesterol 90.8 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1518.6 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

CHICKEN FRIED STEAK WITH GRAVY



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A misleading name, as chicken is in no way, shape, or form involved. Deep-fried steak covered in a combination brown and white gravy. Best with some eggs and hash browns.

Provided by Brian Genest

Categories     Beef Steaks

Time 2h10m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 31

3 (8 ounce) beef eye of round steaks
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
5 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot ®)
1 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 ½ tablespoons garlic powder
1 ½ tablespoons smoked paprika
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 tablespoon ground ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon ground chipotle powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground sage
½ teaspoon ground mustard powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 quart peanut oil for frying, or as needed
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups beef broth
¼ cup heavy cream
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Trim fat caps off steaks. Rub steaks with salt, then Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce. Let rest for 30 minutes.
  • Transfer one steak to a cutting board and cover with plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet to pound the steak until it is about half the original thickness and twice the original area. Repeat with remaining two steaks.
  • Place 2 cups flour in a shallow bowl. Whisk buttermilk, eggs, and hot sauce together in a second bowl. Combine remaining 3 cups flour, bread crumbs, baking powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, sea salt, chile seasoning, black pepper, thyme, oregano, sweet paprika, chipotle powder, cumin, sage, mustard powder, and cayenne pepper in a third, large bowl.
  • Dunk each piece of steak in the plain flour, then in the egg wash, and then in the breading, making sure it gets completely coated in each step. Transfer to a plate and refrigerate for 1 hour; this is crucial and ensures the breading will adhere to the meat.
  • When ready to cook, prepare gravy: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and stir until the mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Gradually whisk beef broth into the flour mixture, then gradually whisk in cream, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, to let it further thicken. Keep warm as you cook the steaks.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Drop steaks into the hot oil and fry until breading is crisp and golden brown, 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Serve hot steaks with gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1674.2 calories, Carbohydrate 207 g, Cholesterol 309.8 mg, Fat 56.2 g, Fiber 10.1 g, Protein 81.1 g, SaturatedFat 24.5 g, Sodium 5435.8 mg

CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK



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Through good times and bad, the cube steak has remained a wallflower among meat cuts. Old-fashioned and a little mysterious, it's a steak without pretension, or maybe a hamburger with humble aspirations. The term "cube" can be a little murky. It doesn't refer to the shape of the meat, which is usually beef but is sometimes made from pork, elk or other animals. Rather, it refers to both the shape of the dimples that checkerboard the surface of cube steak and the process that puts the dimples there. Those dimples provide more surface area for flour to cling to, which makes for crisper cutlets in recipes like this simply-prepared (no batter, just a generous dusting of flour) chicken-fried steak.

Provided by Kim Severson

Categories     dinner, quick, main course

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Vegetable oil for frying
2 cups flour
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
1 1/2 tablespoons pepper
2 cups milk
2 pounds cube steak, cut into 6 pieces

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200 degrees. Pour a half-inch of oil into a cast-iron or other large, heavy skillet and place over medium-high heat.
  • Put flour, salt and pepper in a large zip-top bag or in a large baking dish and mix well. Pour milk into a large bowl. Dip each piece of steak in milk, shake off excess and then shake in bag of flour or press into dish of flour, making sure both sides are well coated. Shake off excess.
  • Lay steaks into hot oil until skillet is full, but not crowded. Cook for about 3 minutes a side, or until a good crust is formed. You may need to do this in batches, moving steaks to a platter in the warm oven as they cook. When done, pour off all but about 4 tablespoons of fat from pan, leaving in as many browned bits as possible, and turn off heat.
  • Pour milk into a saucepan and add enough water to make 3 cups. Heat over medium heat until just before boiling point.
  • Turn heat under frying pan to medium. When oil is hot, sprinkle in 3 tablespoons of flour mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, quickly stirring until flour starts to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Gradually add liquid, stirring constantly to remove lumps and cook until thickened. Adjust seasoning.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 862, UnsaturatedFat 44 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 58 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 48 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 739 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SPICY BREADED CHICKEN FRIED STEAK SANDWICH



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This is an excellent sandwich for lunch, or as a lite dinner, outside on the porch. It's easy to assemble, and tastes wonderful. So yummy. So, you ready... Let's get into the kitchen.

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories     Sandwiches

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 18

PLAN/PURCHASE
THE CHICKEN FRIED STEAK
1/4 c flour, all purpose variety
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1 pinch cayenne
1/2 tsp salt, kosher variety
1/2 c milk, or buttermilk
1 large egg, beaten
4 oz cube steak
peanut oil, enough to fill a skillet 1/2 inch (1.3cm) in depth.
THE ASSEMBLY
2 slice sourdough bread, lightly toasted
lettuce, for garnish, or a bed of coleslaw
sliced tomatoes, for garnish
pickles for garnish, i like good tangy dills.
mayonnaise, or your favorite mustard or sauce

Steps:

  • 1. PREP/PREPARE
  • 2. THE CHICKEN STEAK
  • 3. Gather your ingredients.
  • 4. Place the milk, or buttermilk, in a shallow bowl, and add the steak.
  • 5. Allow to rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • 6. Meanwhile, add the flour, garlic powder, paprika black pepper, cayenne, and salt to a shallow bowl, and combine.
  • 7. Add the beaten egg to another shallow bowl.
  • 8. Remove the steak from the milk, or buttermilk, shake off any excess, and coat in the flour mixture.
  • 9. Shake away any excess flour, and dip in the egg mixture.
  • 10. Shake away any excess egg, and coat a second time in the flour.
  • 11. Place the steak on a wire rack, and allow it to rest for 15 minutes.
  • 12. Chef's Note: This will help dry out the crust and make it nice and crispy.
  • 13. Add 1/2-inch (1.3cm) of peanut oil to a skillet, over medium heat.
  • 14. When the oil reaches 350f (175c), add the steak,and cook until nice and brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side.
  • 15. THE ASSEMBLY
  • 16. Add your favorite sauce, mayo, or whatever you like to one side of each piece of bread.
  • 17. Chef's Note: This is my favorite sauce: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/spread/andy-s-not-so-secret-secret-sauce.html?p=5
  • 18. Lay down a bed of lettuce.
  • 19. Add the chicken-fried steak.
  • 20. Add the sliced tomatoes.
  • 21. Top with the other piece of bread.
  • 22. PLATE/PRESENT
  • 23. Cut in half, and serve with your favorite side. Enjoy.
  • 24. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK



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This is from Southern Living. It's the BEST chicken-fried steak I've ever had. Talk about comfort food!

Provided by KathyP53

Categories     Steak

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1 3/4 teaspoons black pepper, divided
4 (4 ounce) cube steaks
38 saltine crackers, crushed
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
4 3/4 cups milk, divided
2 large eggs
3 1/2 cups peanut oil

Steps:

  • Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper evenly over steaks.
  • Combine cracker crumbs, 1 cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, red pepper, and baking powder.
  • Whisk together 3/4 cup milk and eggs. Dredge steaks in cracker mixture; dip in milk mixture, and dredge again in cracker mixture.
  • Pour oil into a 12" skillet; heat to 360 degrees (do not use a nonstick skillet). Fry steaks 3-4 minutes. Turn and fry 2-3 minutes or until golden. Remove steak to wire rack in a jellyroll pan. Keep steaks warm in a 225 degree oven. Carefully drain hot oil, reserving cooked bits and 1 tablespoon of dripping in skillet.
  • Whisk together remaining 4 cups of milk, 1/4 cup of flour, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1 teaspoon black pepper. Add milk mixture to reserved dripping in skillet; cook, whisking constantly, over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes, or until thickened. Serve gravy with steaks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486.9, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 133.6, Sodium 1850, Carbohydrate 65.6, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 0.9, Protein 19.5

SOUTHERN CHICKEN FRIED STEAK



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My husband's favorite Chicken Fried Steak. Will have a very crunchy coating, and is very delicious.

Provided by GRANDMAGINNY

Categories     Main Dish Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups all-purpose flour
salt-free herb seasoning to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 eggs, beaten
2 pounds veal cutlets
¼ cup oil for frying

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine flour, herb seasoning, salt and pepper. In another bowl, place the beaten eggs. Coat each veal cutlet with the flour mixture, then dip into egg, then back into the flour mixture.
  • Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Place veal cutlets into hot oil, and cook until browned, about 10 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 198.1 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 35.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 167.8 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

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