Craving a taste of down-home comfort food that’s both satisfying and incredibly delicious? Look no further than Chicken Fried Steak! This hearty classic, featuring tenderized steak coated in a crispy, seasoned breading and smothered in creamy gravy, is guaranteed to warm your soul and leave you wanting more. Prepare to be transported to a simpler time with every bite!
Chicken Fried Steak
6
servings20
minutes20
minutesWhether it’s a weeknight dinner or a weekend brunch, Chicken Fried Steak is always a crowd-pleaser. Serve it with mashed potatoes, corn, or your favorite sides for a complete and satisfying meal.
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Ingredients
4 (1/2 pound) beef cube steaks
2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon black pepper
¾ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3 cups vegetable shortening for frying
Directions
- Place steaks between 2 layers of plastic and pound to a thickness of 1/4 inch.
- Place 2 cups flour in a shallow pan.
- Stir together baking powder, baking soda 1 teaspoon pepper, and 3/4 teaspoon salt in second shallow bowl. Add buttermilk, Tabasco sauce, egg, and garlic; stir to combine.
- Heat shortening in a deep cast-iron skillet to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Place a wire rack over a sheet of parchment paper.
- While the shortening is heating, dredge a steak in flour to coat; shake off excess. Dip into buttermilk batter; lift up so excess batter drips back into the bowl. Press in flour again to coat both sides completely. Place breaded steak on the wire rack and repeat to bread remaining steaks.
- Fry steaks, in batches if necessary, until evenly golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove steaks to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Cover with foil to keep warm while you make the gravy.
Notes
- IMO these are better if they are dredged an additional time or two and then put in the freezer for an hour before cooking. Also if you have access to a deep fryer that’s even better!!
- This recipe is for the batter coating only and does not include the gravy. I use a powdered Country Fried Steak gravy which I love!
- Adapted from https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/150306/the-best-chicken-fried-steak/
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