Description
Chicken Fried Steak with Country Gravy is a beloved Southern comfort dish that features tenderized beef steak, breaded and fried to crispy perfection, and topped with a rich, creamy gravy. This hearty meal brings warmth to family gatherings and transforms any occasion into a delightful feast. Whether served for dinner or brunch, its savory flavors will keep everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds beef round steak
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for gravy
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (divided)
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp poultry seasoning
Instructions
- Tenderize the beef round steak and cut it into serving-sized pieces.
- In one bowl, whisk together eggs and ½ cup milk. In another bowl, combine flour, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each steak piece in the egg mixture, then coat with flour.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry each steak until golden brown (about 3 minutes per side). Remove and let drain on paper towels.
- For the gravy, melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Whisk in leftover flour until smooth.
- Gradually add the remaining milk while whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Stir until thickened (about 5 minutes) and season with poultry seasoning.
- Serve fried steaks drizzled with gravy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with gravy (180g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Add hot sauce to the gravy for an extra kick or use buttermilk instead of regular milk for a tangy twist. Ensure oil is hot enough before frying to achieve perfect crispiness.