Connie's Country Fried Steak is a classic Southern comfort food that has been enjoyed for generations. It is a simple dish that combines tenderized steak, a crispy coating, and a flavorful gravy. The steak is first dredged in flour, then dipped in egg, and finally coated in a mixture of breadcrumbs and spices. It is then pan-fried until golden brown and crispy. The gravy is made from the pan drippings and typically includes beef broth, milk, and seasonings. Connie's Country Fried Steak is often served with mashed potatoes, green beans, and a side of gravy.
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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 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
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
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.
CONNIE'S COUNTRY FRIED STEAK
Easy and old fashion delicious. This recipe has been around the family for about forty years. We don't know where it came from but I come from a family of southern cooks.
Provided by Connie Ottman
Categories Steaks and Chops
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Cut steak into 4 pieces
- 2. Coat steaks with flour, salt and pepper. I usually put the salt, pepper and flour into a plastic bag, add steak to coat.
- 3. Dip steak into egg
- 4. Dip steak into flour (save remaining flour)
- 5. Heat oil in skillet over medium heat
- 6. When oil is hot, add steak and brown on both sides
- 7. Add water and onion
- 8. Cover and simmer for one hour
- 9. Drain excess fat from skillet
- 10. Remove steak from skillet
- 11. Add 1/4 cup seasoned flour mixed with milk
- 12. Stir until mixture comes to a boil and thickens.
- 13. Serve gravy over steak
COUNTRY-FRIED STEAKS
It calls for cubed 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. A TOH RECIPE.
Provided by Debra Russell
Categories Steaks and Chops
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. 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, 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 as desired. Remove steaks and keep warm. Repeat with the remaining oil and steaks.
- 2. Meanwhile, for gravy, melt butter in a 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 bouillon, marjoram, thyme and pepper; simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over steaks.
PIONEER WOMAN COUNTRY FRIED STEAK
Country fried steak with mashed potatoes and creamy gravy - the ultimate comfort food recipe from the Pioneer Woman herself.
Provided by The Editors at Food Fanatic
Categories Sandwiches
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Arrange three bowls in a line. In the first, mix the milk with the eggs. In the second, mix the flour with the seasoned salt, black pepper, paprika and cayenne. Place the steak in the last bowl. At the end of the line, place a clean plate, ready for the breaded steak. Take the first steak and sprinkle both sides with kosher salt and pepper. Coat it in the flour mixture, then place in the milk/egg mixture, coating thoroughly. Finally, place it back into the flour mixture and turn it, making sure it is well coated. Place on the clean plate, then repeat with the other steaks. Heat the oil and butter over a medium heat in a large skillet. Test by dropping in a few sprinkles of flour, which will sizzle when the oil is hot enough. When the oil is ready, add 3 pieces of the steak at a time and cook until the edges start to look golden. This will take around 2 minutes each side. Place the meat on a plate lined with paper towels and keep warm whilst you cook the rest. Once all the steak is cooked, pour the grease from the pan into a heatproof bowl and return the skillet to the stove (don't clean it first). Set the heat to medium-low and return 1/4 cup of the grease back to the skillet. Once the grease is hot, sprinkle the flour for the gravy over it evenly. Whisk the flour into the grease, which will create a golden brown paste (roux). If it looks too greasy, add a little extra flour. If it seems too clumpy, add a little more grease. Once the roux is a deep, golden brown color, whisk in the milk. Add seasoned salt and black pepper to taste and cook until the gravy is thick and smooth, stirring constantly. This should take 5 to 10 minutes. If the gravy becomes too thick, add a little more milk. Serve the meat with mashed potato and top with the gravy.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 987 calories, Fat 43 g, Carbohydrate 80 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 61 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 1266 mg, Sugar 12 g
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
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 STEAK
Steps:
- Remove the steaks form the warm oven, top them with the gravy, and serve alongside your favorite sides.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 872 kcal, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 208 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 1696 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 54 g, ServingSize 4 steaks (4 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
THE BEST CHICKEN FRIED STEAK RECIPE (COUNTRY FRIED STEAK) EVER!
Chicken Fried Steak Recipe (Country Fried Steak) - Cube steak recipes are taken to a new level with this crunchy, crispy, flavorful and tender chicken fried steak recipe. It's the best country fried steak on the web!
Provided by Jocelyn Delk Adams
Categories Main Course
Time 2h10m
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- To a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce.
- To another bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and cayenne.
- Submerge steaks to buttermilk and marinate for at least 1 hour. (2 hours preferred.)
- Dip steaks, one at a time, into seasoned flour mixture coating each side then back into marinade then back into seasoned flour then finally place on a baking sheet. Place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- Add oil to cast iron skillet or frying pan and heat oven medium high heat. Also preheat oven to 250 degrees.
- Once oil is hot and ready, fry each steak on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels then place steaks on parchment covered baking sheets and put in the oven while you make the gravy.
- Add 1/4 cup of the oil from frying to a saute pan over medium.
- Add in shallots or onions and garlic and cook for 2 minutes while stirring.
- Next stir in flour and cook creating a roux (think a delicious light brown color). Cook until browned (but not burned).
- Stir in milk and stock and turn heat up to high heat until boiling then turn heat down to medium low and allow to thicken until it coats the back of a spoon.
- Turn off heat and spoon gravy on top of steaks. Sprinkle with ground pepper and parsley and serve hot with mashed potatoes if you prefer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 678 kcal, Carbohydrate 53 g, Protein 50 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 278 mg, Sodium 1705 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving
Tips:
- Tenderize the cube steak with a meat mallet or rolling pin before cooking. This will help to break down the tough fibers and make the steak more tender.
- Use a flavorful breading for the steak. The breading should include a variety of spices and herbs, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Fry the steak in hot oil. This will help to create a crispy crust on the outside of the steak while keeping the inside moist and juicy.
- Cook the steak until it is golden brown on both sides. This will ensure that the steak is cooked through and safe to eat.
- Serve the steak with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, gravy, and green beans.
Conclusion:
Country-fried steak is a delicious and affordable meal that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little bit of planning, you can make a country-fried steak that your family and friends will love.
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