Best Country Fried Steak Recipes

COUNTRY FRIED STEAK AND GRAVY RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 225˚F (110˚C).
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a 10-inch (25.5 cm) pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 375˚F (190˚C).
• 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.
• Pour the hot oil into a heatproof bowl and let cool before discarding. 9. Leave any browned bits in the pan.
• 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.
• Ladle the gravy over the steaks and serve with your favorite side dishes.
• Enjoy!

COUNTRY FRIED STEAK

Steps:

• Whisk together the egg and milk in a shallow bowl; set aside.
• Whisk together the flour, crushed saltines, seasoned salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and steak seasoning. Dip the steaks in the egg mixture, then press each steak in the flour mixture. Pat the flour mixture into the steaks to coat them completely.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and fry the steaks until they are golden brown, firm, hot in the center, and just turning from pink to grey, about 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

COUNTRY FRIED STEAK

Steps:

• Place 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup milk, and eggs in 3 separate shallow bowls in the working area.
• Mix 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, and the paprika into the flour and mix well.
• Season both sides of cube steaks with additional salt and pepper, if desired.
• Dip cube steaks in milk, then dredge in seasoned flour.
• Dip floured steaks in egg wash, then again in the seasoned flour.
• Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet on medium heat and do half the cube steaks at a time, or work with two skillets, if you desire.
• Brown the cube steaks on each side, about 8-10 minutes total cooking time; remove from heat and set the steaks aside.
• Drain all but 1 tbsp oil (if any- I don't usually have any, but the steaks are less greasy with less oil) from the pans.
• Add enough butter to the pan to equal 3 tbsp along with the oil.
• Melt the butter and add 3 tbsp flour and stir with a whisk to make a roux, deglazing the bottom of the pan, and cook for a few minutes on LOW heat; do not burn.
• Slowly add the remaining 2 cups milk, and stir or whisk constantly until mixture comes to a boil and thickens; cook for another minute or so and remove from heat.
• Serve Country Fried Steaks (Chicken Fried Steak, as we call it) with plenty of gravy on top, and mashed potatoes on the side (double gravy recipe if you use a LOT of gravy on your potatoes, etc).

COUNTRY FRIED STEAK AND MILK GRAVY

Steps:

• Season meat with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper; set aside. In a shallow dish, mix flour with 1 teaspoon of the pepper. Dredge each steak in flour. Dip in beaten egg, then dredge in flour again.
• Heat lard in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Fry steaks 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
• Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the fat. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the dredging flour into oil. Cook over medium heat for 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of skillet. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook, stirring frequently, 3 to 4 minutes, or until thickened and bubbly. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoons pepper; gravy should be quite peppery.

QUICK COUNTRY-FRIED STEAK

Steps:

• Beat 2/3 cup milk and eggs together in a bowl. Whisk crackers, 3/4 cup flour, and 1 teaspoon salt together in a shallow bowl.
• Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Dip each steak into the milk-egg mixture; transfer to cracker mixture and press to coat evenly.
• Fry coated steaks in the hot oil until browned, about 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Transfer cooked steaks to a serving platter, retaining drippings in the skillet.
• Stir 1/2 cup flour into steak drippings until dissolved and pasty, 3 to 4 minutes. Cook and stir onion into flour mixture until evenly coated, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour 2 3/4 cup milk into onion mixture; cook and stir until gravy is smooth and thickened, about 5 minutes. Add 1/4 cup oil to gravy; cook and stir until incorporated and gravy is boiling, about 1 minute. Season gravy with 1 teaspoon salt and black pepper; serve alongside steak.

COUNTRY-FRIED STEAK

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt and pepper. Place buttermilk in a shallow bowl. Place saltine crumbs in a third bowl. Coat steaks with flour mixture, then dip into buttermilk and coat with crumbs. , In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook steaks in hot oil for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden and cooked to desired doneness. Remove and keep warm Add soup and milk to skillet; bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Serve gravy with steaks.

COUNTRY FRIED STEAK

Steps:

• Cut steaks 3/4-inch thick. Pound the steaks with meat tenderizing hammer until about 1/4-inch thick. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and rub on other spices if you have them.
• Start heating beef tallow or grease in Dutch oven. Be sure you have enough grease in the pan to cover the steaks (at least 1-inch.) Put the buttermilk in bowl and put the flour on a plate. Wet the steaks in buttermilk and then drag through flour making sure both sides have flour on them. If a thicker crust is wanted, then repeat this procedure again. When grease just begins to smoke, then you are ready to drop in a steak and cook. Cook steak until golden brown on both sides turning steak in grease, if needed. Repeat until all steaks are cooked.

COUNTRY FRIED STEAK & GRAVY - PAULA DEEN

Steps:

• HOUSE SEASONING:.
• Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
• STEAK:.
• Combine 1 1/2 cups flour and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper in a small bowl.
• Sprinkle 1 side of the meat with the House Seasoning and the other side with the seasoning salt, and then dredge the meat in buttermilk and then flour.
• Heat 1/2 cup oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add 2 or 4 of the steaks to the hot oil and fry until browned, about 5 to 6 minutes per side.
• Remove each steak to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
• Repeat with the remaining steaks, adding up to 1/4 cup more oil, as needed.
• Drain all but 4 TBS drippings, and scrapings.
• GRAVY:.
• Add 4 tablespoons flour to the pan drippings, scraping the bottom with a wooden spoon.
• Stir in the pepper and the salt.
• Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring frequently, until the flour is medium brown and the mixture is bubbly.
• Slowly add the whole milk, stirring constantly with whisk.
• Return the steaks to the skillet and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Reduce the heat to low, and place the onions on top of the steaks.
• Cover the pan, and let simmer for 30 minutes.
• NOTE:.
• See Paula Deen's biscuits to serve with this.

COUNTRY FRIED STEAK WITH WHITE GRAVY

Steps:

• Place the pieces of steak on a plastic wrap covered work surface and cover with another piece of plastic wrap. Pound the meat to a 1/4-inch thickness with a meat mallet. Season both sides of the meat with 1 1/2 teaspoons of the Essence.
• Fry the bacon in a large skillet until just crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain, leaving the fat in the pan. Set the pan aside.
• Combine the flour with 1 tablespoon of the Essence in a large shallow bowl. Whisk the egg with 1/2 cup of the milk and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the Essence in another bowl. Combine the bread crumbs and the remaining 1 tablespoon Essence in another shallow bowl or baking dish.
• Dredge the meat in the seasoned flour, then dip in the egg wash, letting the excess drip off. Dredge the meat in the seasoned bread crumbs, coating each side evenly. Shake off any excess bread crumbs. Reserve the seasoned flour.
• Reheat the bacon fat in the skillet over high heat until very hot but not smoking. In batches, without crowding (you may only be able to cook 1 portion at a time), carefully add the meat and fry until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes on each side, adding a small amount of the vegetable oil, if necessary, for frying. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
• Add 3 tablespoons of the reserved seasoned flour to the pan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes, to make a light roux. Add the onions and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 4 minutes. Whisk in the remaining 2 cups milk, the salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the sauce is thickened and there is no raw flour taste, about 5 minutes. Stir in the bacon.
• Serve the steaks with the hot gravy and cheesy grits, if desired.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
• Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch
• Published by William Morrow, 1993.

BUTTERMILK COUNTRY FRIED STEAK

Steps:

• 1. Season steaks with salt and pepper to taste. Heat oil on stovetop to 350 degrees.
• 2. In one bowl mix buttermilk and egg with fork. In another bowl add flour and season with salt and pepper and cayenne, to taste.
• 3. Dip each steak into egg wash, let excess drip off. Roll both sides in flour and shake off excess.
• 4. Fry 1 or 2 pieces at a time until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes on each side, depending on how big the steaks are.
• 5. Drain on paper towels.

COUNTRY FRIED ROUND STEAK

Steps:

• Mix flour, salt, garlic, pepper and onion powder together to make seasoned flour mixture.
• Tenderize steaks by running through a meat tenderizer or beating with a hand meat tenderizer. Soak in buttermilk briefly and then dip in seasoned flour mixture.
• Heat butter in saute pan on medium high heat. Place breaded steaks in pan and cook until golden brown and tender. Approximately 10 minutes per side.
• Serve with Country Gravy.
• Brown garlic in the bacon grease. Stir in flour until smooth. Let roux (grease and flour) cook lightly for a couple of minutes stirring frequently. Add cream and water stirring constantly. Simmer until gravy thickens and is hot. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

COUNTRY FRIED STEAK WITH GRAVY

Steps:

• Pour flour into a mixing bowl and season generously with seasoning salt, salt, and pepper.
• Whisk eggs and milk together in a separate bowl.
• Place steaks on a cutting board between two layers of plastic wrap; beat with a meat tenderizer on both sides for 3 to 5 minutes.
• Discard plastic wrap and sprinkle seasoning salt on top of steaks. Dip steaks in flour mixture until coated on both sides. Dip into egg mixture, then back into flour mixture a second time; steaks should be completely covered in flour on both sides. Sprinkle again with seasoning salt.
• Fill a large skillet halfway with vegetable oil and heat to medium-high. Allow oil to heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Fry steaks in the hot oil for 3 minutes per side. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
• While steaks are frying, stir water into gravy mix in 2-quart microwavable bowl. Microwave on high until thickened, stirring every minute, 4 to 6 minutes total.
• Serve hot steaks with gravy.

CHICKEN (COUNTRY) FRIED STEAK AND WHITE GRAVY (BOBBY FLAY)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Cut the steak into 4 equal portions.
• Place the buttermilk in a medium baking dish and season with salt and pepper. Combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne and 2 teaspoons kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper in a bowl and divide between 2 baking dishes.
• Dredge the pieces a few at a time in the flour mixture and pat off excess, then dip in the buttermilk and allow excess to drain off. Dredge in the second dish of flour and pat off the excess. Put the chicken pieces on a baking rack set over a baking sheet while the oil heats.
• Place 1-inch of oil in a large cast iron skillet until it reaches 350 degrees F on a thermometer. Add the steak, 2 pieces at a time and cook until golden brown on both sides. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels and season with salt. Repeat with the remaining meat. Transfer the meat to a rack set on a baking sheet and place in the oven to keep warm while you make the gravy.
• Remove all but 2 tablespoons of the fat from the pan, leaving the crunchy pieces from the breading. Add the bacon and cook until golden brown and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels.
• Return the pan to the stove over medium heat. Whisk the flour into the pan and let cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the warm milk and continue to cook, whisking occasionally until thickened. Stir in the heavy cream and thyme and season with salt and lots of freshly ground black pepper. Serve 1 piece per person ladled with some of the sauce and garnished with a few pieces of bacon. Garnish with thyme sprigs.

CRISPY COUNTRY FRIED STEAK ROLL RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir until softened, 3-4 minutes.
• Add the spinach and stir until wilted down. Remove the pan from the heat.
• Season the steak on all sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Lay a piece of parchment paper over the cubed steak. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, pound the steak until ¼-inch (6-mm) in thickness.
• Remove the parchment paper. Lay the slices on Monterey Jack evenly over the cube steak. Add the sauteed spinach mixture over the cheese.
• Gently roll up the steak, making sure to keep it as tightly wrapped as possible. Place the steak log on a sheet of plastic wrap. Wrap the steak up, tightly securing each side.
• Refrigerate the steak for 1 hour.
• Place the flour, eggs, and panko in three separate shallow dishes.
• Gently unwrap the steak roll from the plastic wrap. Dip it into the flour, dusting off any excess. Dip the steak roll into the eggs, into the panko, and then back into the eggs, and back into the panko.
• Preheat oven to 325˚F (160˚C).
• Fill a pot with tall sides with one inch (2 cm) of oil and heat to 350˚F (180˚C).
• Gently place the steak roll into the oil, and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
• Gently turn the steak over with tongs, and fry until the other side is golden brown, about 2 minutes.
• Transfer the steak roll to a baking sheet.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes.
• To a small pot on medium heat melt the butter, add garlic and the flour, mix the ingredients together until a loose paste forms and cook this mixture on low until it starts to darken just a bit, about 5 minutes.
• Add in the milk, salt, nutmeg, pepper, and whisk until smooth. Let the gravy come to a simmer, then take off the heat.
• Once the steak Rolls are finished. rest at room temperature for at least 10 minutes. Slice into four to six slices.
• Serve with mashed potatoes, green beans, carrots, corn and peppercorn gravy.
• Enjoy!

COUNTRY FRIED STEAK WITH GRAVY

Steps:

• Whisk 1/2 cup of the milk and the eggs together in a bowl and set aside. Combine the flour, garlic powder, paprika and some salt and pepper in another bowl and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees F on a deep-fry thermometer. Dip a cutlet into the egg wash, then in the seasoned flour. Return to the egg wash for a quick dip, then immediately add to the heated oil in the skillet. (Be careful, the oil will pop and sizzle.) Repeat without crowding the skillet. Cook until brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn and cook an additional 3 minutes. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels and keep warm. Repeat with the remaining ingredients, moderating the heat to maintain medium-high heat.
• Pour off all but 2 to 3 tablespoons of the cooking oil with the "drippings," the browned bits in the bottom of the skillet. On low heat, add 3 tablespoons of the leftover seasoned flour mixture to the oil and whisk to make a roux. Cook until golden, about 1 minute. Gradually add the remaining 1 1/2 cups milk to the flour mixture while whisking together. Let cook until thickened, about 10 minutes. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper.
• Serve the cutlets with mashed potatoes and the gravy.

COUNTRY FRIED STEAK WITH BUTTERMILK GRAVY

Steps:

• After pounding steak, season with salt and pepper then dredge in flour.
• Place oil in a large skillet and heat on medium-high.
• Brown steak in oil.
• Add onion and cook until tender.
• Add water and buttermilk and stir.
• Lower heat to medium-low and cook steak, covered, until tender, about 1 hour.
• Stir occasionally.
• The"gravy" will look as if the buttermilk and water are separating at this point.
• Do not be concerned.
• When the cheese is added, everything blends together to make a delicious gravy.
• Just before serving, add cheese and stir to melt.

COPYCAT DENNY'S CHICKEN FRIED STEAK & COUNTRY GRAVY

Steps:

• The night before, put the steaks in a single layer on a dish. Brush them on both sides with an even coating of corn oil. Dust them on both sides with a generous amount of seasoning salt. Drizzle each steak with wine.
• Seal the dish in foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate it for about 24 hours prior to preparing the final dish.
• Remove the steaks from the fridge and coat both sides well in the Bisquick. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• Combine the butter with the oil in a large skillet until melted. Place the steaks in the skillet. Brown both sides of each steak, until crispy.
• Transfer to a baking dish and seal in foil. Bake at 375 F for about 30 minutes.
• Top each steak with prepared country gravy.
• FOR COUNTRY GRAVY: Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until well blended, cooking 1 minute.
• Gradually whisk in the milk. Bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, whisking constantly.
• Reduce heat to medium-low. Add bouillon granules, pepper and salt.
• Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

DOWN HOME COUNTRY FRIED STEAK

Steps:

• The gravy takes the longest, so start the gravy by combining the chicken broth, milk, salt and pepper in a medium sauce pan over medium heat.
• As it is heating (but before boiling) be very careful and remove about a 1/2 to 1 cup of the hot liquid.
• Add flour to the liquid and whisk to combine.
• Pour the hot liquid/flour mixture back into the sauce pan and whisk til smooth.
• Bring to a boil and cook for 10-15 minutes until thick. Stir frequently.
• While the gravy is going, heat oil in a deep fryer or large frying pan to 350°F Make sure to have enough oil to cover the steaks while frying.
• Sift flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and seasoning salt together into a large shallow bowl.
• Pour water into another shallow bowl.
• Dredge each steak, one at a time, first in the water, then in the flour. Repeat this one more time so that each steak has been coated twice.
• When all steaks have been coated and the oil is hot, drop the steaks, one at a time, into oil. If needed, work in batches. (I usually do.).
• Fry for 8-10 minutes, until golden brown. Place on wire rack with paper towels underneath to drain. (This keeps 'em crispy).
• Serve the steaks hot with gravy poured over.

COUNTRY-FRIED STEAK WITH MUSHROOM GRAVY

Steps:

• Combine 3 tablespoons milk and egg whites in a shallow dish, stirring with a whisk. Combine 1/3 cup flour and next 4 ingredients (1/3 cup flour through pepper) in a shallow dish. Working with 1 steak at a time, dip in egg mixture then dredge in flour mixture. Repeat procedure with remaining steaks.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add steaks and cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove steaks from pan and keep warm.
• Add mushrooms to pan and sauté 3 minutes. Combine 2 1/2 tablespoons flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and broth, stirring with a whisk. Add broth mixture to pan. Bring to a boil and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Spoon over steaks.
• Serve with mashed potatoes.

MAKEOVER COUNTRY-FRIED STEAK

Steps:

• Cut steak into 4 serving-size pieces; pound to 1/4-in. thickness. Combine the salt, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and onion powder; sprinkle over steaks., Place buttermilk and 3/4 cup flour in separate shallow bowls. Dip steaks in buttermilk, then flour. , In a large skillet, cook steaks in oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm. , In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in remaining flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 1 minute. Stir in remaining garlic powder and pepper. Serve with steak.