Description
Chicken fried steak is a delightful Southern comfort dish featuring tender beef coated in a crispy crust, generously smothered with rich, creamy gravy. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, this recipe combines simplicity with mouthwatering flavors that are sure to impress. Experience the nostalgia of homemade meals as you savor every crunchy bite topped with luscious gravy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound beef round steak (top round or sirloin)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons butter (for gravy)
- 1/4 cup additional flour (for gravy)
- 2 cups whole milk
Instructions
- Marinate the steak in buttermilk for at least 1 hour to tenderize and infuse flavor.
- In one bowl, whisk eggs and seasonings. In another bowl, mix flour with salt and pepper.
- Remove steaks from buttermilk, dip into egg wash, and coat thoroughly with seasoned flour.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry breaded steaks until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- For the gravy, melt butter in the same skillet, whisk in additional flour to create a roux, then gradually add milk while stirring until thickened.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with gravy (250g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Customize seasoning in your flour by adding garlic powder or spices for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently in a skillet to maintain crispiness.