Best 20 Chicken Fried Steak Recipes

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Craving a hearty and flavorful dish that combines the crispy texture of fried chicken with the tenderness of steak? Look no further than chicken fried steak! This classic American comfort food is a culinary delight that has captured the hearts of food lovers across the globe. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, this article will guide you through the process of creating a mouthwatering chicken fried steak that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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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 & 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 (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



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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 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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

OLD-FASHIONED CHICKEN FRIED STEAK WITH PAN GRAVY



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This was a staple at my house growing up in the late 60's. With my Dad hard at work, Mom always wanted a good hearty meal for him to come home to. This was, and still is, one of his all-time favorites.

Provided by JoAnn Lynn

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 lb round steak
1 cup flour
1 cup milk
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
oil (for cooking)
1 cup milk
1 cup water
1/4 cup flour
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat 1/4 inch oil in heavy skillet on med-high heat.
  • Combine 1 cup milk with egg. Pour into a shallow pie pan.
  • Season 1 cup flour with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Sift together in another pie pan.
  • Tenderize the steak well and trim off excess fat.
  • Dip the meat into egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture. Press flour into the meat. Repeat for a crispier coating.
  • When oil is hot, fry meat for 9-12 minutes.
  • This allows additional tenderizing of the meat. When fried meat is golden brown, drain on paper towels.
  • FOR GRAVY:.
  • Pour off all but 4 Tbsp of the cooking oil from skillet.
  • Over medium heat, slowly stir in the flour, stirring constantly.
  • Combine milk and water. Slowly add to skillet; stirring constantly. Loosen bits from bottom of pan while stirring. This is where the flavor is.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil. When bubbling, lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Serve this dish with Mashed Potatoes.

CHICKEN FRIED STEAK BITES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: cubed steak, salt, pepper, egg, hot sauce, salt, pepper, baking soda, baking soda, buttermilk, flour, salt, flour, salt, milk

Provided by Hitomi Aihara

Categories     Dinner

Yield 24 bites

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb cubed steak
1 pinch salt, per steak
1 pinch pepper, per steak
1 egg
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ cups buttermilk
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon flour
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups milk

Steps:

  • Season steak with a pinch of salt and pepper, then cut steak into bite-size pieces.
  • In a large bowl, combine all batter ingredients. Whisk until all ingredients are mixed through.
  • Preheat about an inch (2 cm) of oil to 350˚F (180˚C) into a heavy, high-sided skillet or pan.
  • In a medium bowl, add flour and salt. Place steak into the flour, then batter, and then into the flour again.
  • Lower the steak bites into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
  • Cook each side for 4 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Transfer it onto a drying rack and season with salt.
  • Discard the oil on the pan, but leave some oil for the gravy. In the same bowl, add flour, milk, and salt, and mix until thicken.
  • Dip the steaks into the gravy.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 1 gram

CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK WITH CREAM



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups whole milk
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 beef cube steaks (1 1/2 to 2 pounds total)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup whole milk
2 large eggs
Vegetable oil, for frying
Sliced scallions, for topping (optional)

Steps:

  • Make the gravy: Melt the butter with the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sprinkle in the flour and cook, whisking, until smooth and deep golden brown, about 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the milk and simmer, whisking to remove any lumps, until the gravy thickens, 4 to 6 minutes. Add 2 to 3 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Cover and remove from the heat.
  • Make the steak: Place the steaks between 2 pieces of heavy-duty plastic wrap and pound to 1/8 inch thick with a mallet or heavy skillet. Season generously with salt and pepper. Whisk the flour, baking powder and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, whisk the milk and eggs. One at a time, dredge each steak in the flour mixture, dip in the egg mixture, then return to the flour mixture, pressing firmly to coat. Transfer the breaded steaks to a rack.
  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Set another rack on a rimmed baking sheet. Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven over high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. One at a time, fry the steaks until golden brown, turning once, about 5 minutes (return the oil to 350 degrees F between each steak). Transfer the finished steaks to the rack on the baking sheet and keep warm in the oven while you make the rest.
  • Meanwhile, reheat the gravy. Stir in some water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if the gravy is too thick. Drizzle the fried steak with the gravy and top with scallions.

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

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



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This recipe comes from the throw down on the Food Network. I tried a lot of different CFS recipes and this one is great. Thanks Bobby!

Provided by Londonsbk

Categories     Meat

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/4 lbs boneless round steak, fat trimmed and pounded a 1/4-inch thick
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
salt, Kosher
black pepper, fresh ground
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
canola oil
1/2 lb thick slab bacon, cut into lardons
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk, heated
2 tablespoons heavy cream
fresh thyme, finely chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper
fresh thyme sprig

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.

CHICKEN FRIED STEAK WITH GRAVY



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Cube steak is an affordable option for this classic dish, though Lucinda prefers using flavorful sirloin in her version.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds sirloin tip roast, cut into 6 3/4-inch-thick steaks
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup buttermilk, well shaken
Vegetable oil, for frying
3 cups milk

Steps:

  • Place steaks on a clean work surface and pound both sides to 1/4-inch thickness with the tenderizing side of a meat mallet. Season steaks with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Combine 1 cup flour and cayenne pepper in a wide, shallow dredging bowl and pour buttermilk into another dredging bowl. Coat steaks in flour, then buttermilk, and again in the flour. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with a cooling rack and let stand 20 minutes.
  • Pour oil to 1/8-inch depth into a large cast-iron skillet and heat over medium-high heat. When oil shimmers, fry the steaks in two batches, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Carefully pour all but 2 tablespoons of fat from skillet and return skillet to heat. Whisk in remaining 3 tablespoons flour, cooking until bubbly and golden, 1 minute. Whisk in milk and season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Boil, whisking constantly, until gravy thickens slightly, 1 minute. Transfer to a gravy boat or small pitcher and serve immediately poured over steaks.

QUICK CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK WITH PAN GRAVY



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This is one of the many main dishes I ate growing up. It would either be beef steak or venison steak.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories     Steak

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 (6 ounce) beef steaks, cubed
1/2 cup flour
4 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon paprika, plus more to taste
1 cup vegetable oil
3 cups milk, divided

Steps:

  • Combine 1/2 C flour and 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper and 1 tsp paprika on a plate.
  • Stir with fork until well blended.
  • Put 1/2 C milk in bowl.
  • Dip steak in milk first, then coat generously with flour mixture.
  • Heat oil in skillet until it reaches 375°F.
  • Add steaks to skillet.
  • Cook until seared and well crusted on one side, about 2 minutes.
  • Turn steaks with tongs, cook 2 more minutes for medium.
  • Transfer steaks to a plate. Keep warm.
  • To prepare gravy, pour off all but 4 T cooking oil from pan.
  • Return pan to medium heat.
  • Whisk in remaining 4 T flour; cook 1 minute.
  • Whisk in milk; cook until thick, 3 minutes.
  • Add more milk if gravy becomes too thick.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  • Serve with steak and mashed potatoes.

PERFECT CHICKEN FRIED STEAK WITH CLASSIC BROWN GRAVY



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Make and share this Perfect Chicken Fried Steak With Classic Brown Gravy recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dogsinatub

Categories     Steak

Time 30m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 -4 cubed round steaks (you can always use a better cut of beef if you so choose)
2 cups flour
2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon thyme
salt and pepper
1/2 large onion, diced
4 tablespoons butter (1/2 stick)
4 tablespoons flour
2 cups beef stock
1/4 cup cream
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • salt and pepper both sides of the meat. mix flour, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder and coat both sides of each steak with flour mixture. now dip each steak in egg wash on both sides. finally put back in flour mixture on both sides again. fry in 350 degree oil browned on each side. you can either pan fry with or deep fry. it's your choice. both methods turn out fantastic! fry until deep golden brown. let rest for a few moments on a paper towel.
  • for the gravy -.
  • brown onion in butter until caramelized. add flour and whisk for a few minutes until rawness is out of flour. now add beef stock and whisk until it starts to thicken up. simmer for 10 minutes. add cream and mix throughout and pour over chicken fried steaks and enjoy. this is an excellent recipe and i think you'll agree.
  • ***if you want to have more of a traditional white pepper gravy, use whole milk instead of beef stock. still add the cream and add more pepper.
  • enjoy!

ALL AMERICAN CHICKEN FRIED STEAK WITH CREAM GRAVY



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This recipe steals a technique from fried chicken recipes to come up with a coating for the steaks that stays crispy! Adapted from America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Steak

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 cups all-purpose flour
salt and pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
6 cube steaks, pounded to 1/4-inch thick (about 5 oz. each)
4 -5 cups vegetable oil
1 onion, minced
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 cups whole milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Steak:.
  • Adjust an oven rack to middle postiton in oven and heat oven to 200*F. Toss the flour, 1 tbls. salt, 1 teaspoons pepper and cayene together in a shallow dish. In a second shallow dish, beat the buttermilk, egg, baking powder, and baking soda together(it will get foamy).
  • Pat the steaks dry with paper towels, then season with salt and pepper. Dredge the steaks through the flour, then coat with buttermilk mixture, then coat again with the flour. Lay the battered steaks on a wire rack.
  • Pour the oil into a large large Dutch oven or pan until measures 1". Heat the oil over medium high heat until it reaches 375*. Fry 3 of the steaks until deep golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes, then transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain. Return the oil to 375*. and repeat with the remaining steaks. Move the steaks to a clean wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet and keep warm in the oven.
  • Gravy:.
  • Carefully strain the hot oill through a fine meshed strainer into a medium pot. Return any broened bits from the strainer along with 2 tbls. of the frying oil to the Dutch oven.
  • Return the Dutch oven to medium heat until the oil is shimmering. Add the onion and thyme and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in the broth, scraping up any browned bits. Whisk in the milk, salt, pepper, and cayenne and simmer until the gravy has thickened, about 5 minutes. Spoon the gravvy over the steaks before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1617.3, Fat 149.9, SaturatedFat 21, Cholesterol 40.8, Sodium 610.3, Carbohydrate 59, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 7.1, Protein 12.5

Tips:

  • For the best results, use a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet.
  • To achieve a crispy crust, ensure the oil is hot enough before adding the steak.
  • Cook the steak over medium-high heat for a few minutes per side or until golden brown. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue cooking for 10-12 minutes per side, or until the steak is cooked through.
  • To make the gravy, whisk together the flour and milk until smooth. Add the beef broth and seasonings and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the gravy has thickened.
  • Serve the chicken-fried steak immediately with the gravy, mashed potatoes, and your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

Chicken-fried steak is a delicious and comforting dish perfect for any occasion. With its crispy crust, tender interior, and flavorful gravy, it's sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give chicken-fried steak a try. You won't be disappointed!

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