Southern Chicken Fried Steak and Gravy Recipe
Southern Chicken Fried Steak and Gravy Recipe. If you’re looking for a satisfying dinner that’s great for any occasion, take a look at this recipe.
This classic dish is a beloved comfort food in the Southern United States, and for a good reason: it’s crispy, flavorful, and oh-so-satisfying.
This meal is made with tenderized beef cutlets. Each cutlet is coated in a crispy seasoned flour breading and then fried until golden brown, resulting in a dish that is both crunchy and tender.
The rich and flavorful gravy made with pan drippings adds the perfect finishing touch.
Despite its indulgent flavor, it’s surprisingly easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients and basic kitchen skills, you can have this delicious meal on the table in no time.
So, if you’re craving classic comfort food, try this recipe.
It’s perfect for a cozy night in, a family dinner, or any other occasion when you want to enjoy a satisfying and delicious meal. And with its crispy beef cutlets and rich, savory gravy, it will become a new favorite in your recipe collection.
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Southern Chicken Fried Steak and Gravy
Ingredients
For the Chicken Fried Steak
- oil for frying as needed
- 6 tenderized beef cutlets (round or cube steak)
- 3-4 cups savory seasoned flour
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups milk
For the Cream Gravy
- ¼ cup flour
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- 4 cups milk
- 2 tbsp dripping, included the cooked bits
Instructions
For the Chicken Fried Steak:
- In a frying pan, heat some oil
- In a separate bowl, beat eggs.
- Add milk to the eggs and stir well to combine.
- In another bowl, season some flour with your favorite seasonings.
- Dredge beef cutlets and dredge in the seasoned flour, making sure they are coated evenly.
- Next, dip the floured cutlets into the egg-milk wash.
- Coat the cutlets once again with the seasoned flour.
- Once the oil in the frying pan is hot, place the dredged cutlets into the pan and fry them until they are golden brown. This should take about 10 minutes.
- Turn the cutlets over and cook for an additional 5 minutes until both sides are golden brown.
- Once the cutlets are cooked through, remove them from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
For the Gravy:
- In the same frying pan, drain off all but 1-2 tablespoons of the drippings. Make sure to leave all the cooked bits in the pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and seasonings, and pour in the milk.
- Whisk the mixture thoroughly until it is well-combined.
- Heat the pan with drippings and bits over medium heat.
- Pour the milk and flour mixture into the pan.
- Continuously stir or whisk the gravy in the pan for 10-15 minutes or until the desired consistency is achieved.
- Taste the gravy to check the seasoning and add more salt or pepper as needed.
- Serve the gravy generously over each piece of chicken fried steak.
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