CRUMB-COATED CUBE STEAKS

Crumb-Coated Cube Steaks image

"I always buy steaks like this that are already cubed and tenderized at the meat counter. Fresh tomato slices, mashed potatoes and black-eyed peas complete this menu."-Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 egg
1/2 cup milk
3/4 cup crushed saltines (about 25 crackers)
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 beef cube steaks (4 ounces each)
3 tablespoons canola oil
GRAVY:
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/3 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and milk. In another shallow bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, flour, salt, baking powder, cayenne and pepper. Dip steaks in egg mixture, then in crumb mixture., In a large skillet, cook steaks in oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., For gravy, stir flour into the pan until blended. Gradually add milk, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with steaks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 20g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 687mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 33g protein.