Have you ever been craving a hearty and comforting meal that combines the flavors of country-style cooking with the convenience of a quick breakfast? Look no further than the delectable combination of country fried steak and eggs. This classic dish offers a delightful symphony of textures and flavors that's sure to satisfy your taste buds and leave you feeling truly satisfied. Imagine tender, juicy steak coated in a crispy, savory crust, nestled alongside perfectly cooked eggs, all smothered in a rich and flavorful gravy. Whether you prefer to enjoy this dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, our comprehensive guide will walk you through the essential steps to create the best country fried steak eggs you've ever tasted.
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COUNTRY FRIED STEAK
This country fried steak recipe was originally my grandmother's, but I thought it was really bland so I added seasoning to it. Serve it with country gravy and mashed potatoes.
Provided by Laura
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Beef Steaks
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
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).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50.9 g, Cholesterol 75.6 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 1109.2 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
COUNTRY FRIED STEAK
Also known as chicken fried steak. Not to be confused with chicken. When they do chicken this way it is chicken fried chicken.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
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).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.7, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 107.2, Sodium 667.5, Carbohydrate 24.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.2, Protein 9.1
COUNTRY-FRIED STEAK
Country Fried Steak is a favorite of field editor Betty Claycomb and her husband, Harold, who live in Alverton, Pennsylvania. "This down-home main dish is simple to make and so delicious!" Betty assures.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 469 calories, Fat 22g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 1134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.
COUNTRY FRIED STEAK AND GRAVY RECIPE BY TASTY
This hearty and indulgent country-fried steak and gravy recipe will have your family and friends asking for seconds. To ensure the steaks cook perfectly, pound them out to ¼-inch thick before dredging and frying. After frying, pour out the oil and use the same pan to make the gravy. Don't throw away the brown bits at the bottom, they are full of flavor!
Provided by Katie Aubin
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
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!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1067 calories, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 96 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 21 grams, Sugar 7 grams
QUICK COUNTRY-FRIED STEAK
That delicious old-country taste right at home. Always a big hit. Whip up some mashed potatoes and even some peas and carrots and you've got a whole meal ready to go! Amount of left-over mixture depends on how evenly and how thoroughly you coat each steak. Tweaking and experimenting will be required to nail down a better proportion ratio so that there is less mix left over.
Provided by Chanory
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Beef Steaks
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 563.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.8 g, Cholesterol 106.8 mg, Fat 32 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 27.9 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 1081.9 mg, Sugar 7.1 g
COUNTRY FRIED STEAKS
Hearty appetites? Satisfy them easily with a 30-minute winner.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In shallow dish, place 1/2 cup Bisquick mix. Into small bowl, pour buttermilk. In another shallow dish, place bread crumbs. Coat beef steaks with Bisquick mix. Dip each coated steak into buttermilk, then coat with bread crumbs.
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add steaks; cook 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until thoroughly cooked. Remove from skillet; cover with foil to keep warm.
- In same skillet, cook onions over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
- In tightly covered container, shake 3 tablespoons Bisquick mix and the half-and-half until blended. Pour into onions in skillet. Cook over low heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until gravy is thickened. Pour gravy over steaks; sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 630, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 1 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1 Steak and 1/2 Cup Gravy), Sodium 670 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 1 g
COUNTRY-FRIED STEAKS
This down-home recipe reminds me of my mother, who was raised in the South. It calls for cube steak instead of round steak, so there's no need to pound the meat. I just dip and coat the beef, then cook it in my cast-iron skillet. -Bonnie Malloy, Norwood, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine 3 tablespoons flour, cornmeal, salt and pepper; set aside. Coat steaks with remaining flour. Beat egg white and water; dip steaks, then dredge in cornmeal mixture. , In a large skillet, cook two steaks in 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until crisp, lightly browned and cooked to desired doneness. Remove steaks and keep warm. Repeat with the remaining oil and steaks. , Meanwhile, for gravy, melt butter in a small saucepan; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the bouillon, marjoram, thyme and pepper; simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with steaks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 612mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
COUNTRY FRIED STEAKS
Nothing says stick to your ribs meal like Country fried steak with gravy, real mashed potatoes and green beans cooked all day with bacon. Awww heck and just top it off with some peach cobbler then lay on the couch for a long nap. I got this recipe out of taste of home and I thought it was pretty tasty.
Provided by Petdrwife
Categories Meat
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine 3 tablespoons flour, cornmeal, salt and pepper; set aside.
- Coat steaks with remaining flour.
- Beat egg white and water; dip steaks, then dredge in cornmeal mixture.
- In a skillet over medium high heat, cook two steaks in 1 tablespoon oil for 5-7 minutes on each side or until crisp, lightly browned and cooked as desired.
- Remove steaks and keep warm. Repeat with the remaining oil and steaks.
- Meanwhile, for gravy, melt butter in a saucepan; stir in flour until well blended. Gradually add milk; bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for two minutes, stirring constantly; reduce heat to medium low.
- Add bouillon, marjoram, thyme and pepper; simmer, uncoved for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve over steaks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.8, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 20.4, Sodium 373.7, Carbohydrate 20.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 6
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use high-quality beef steak. Look for a steak that is at least 1 inch thick, with good marbling.
- To make sure the steak is cooked evenly, tenderize it before cooking. You can do this by pounding it with a meat mallet or by using a meat tenderizer.
- When you're breading the steak, make sure to coat it evenly on all sides. This will help it to cook evenly and prevent it from sticking to the pan.
- Cook the steak over medium heat. This will help it to cook through without burning.
- To make sure the steak is cooked to your liking, use a meat thermometer. The steak is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare, 160 degrees Fahrenheit for medium, or 170 degrees Fahrenheit for well-done.
- Serve the steak immediately with your favorite sides. Some popular sides include mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, and corn.
Conclusion:
Country-fried steak is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like it smothered in gravy or topped with fried eggs, country-fried steak is a surefire hit. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try.
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