🥩 Chicken-Fried Steak with Cream Gravy

Instructions:

1. Prep the Steaks 🥩
   • Pat cube steaks dry with paper towels.
   • Mix flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder in a shallow dish.
   • In another dish, whisk eggs and buttermilk together.
2. Dredge & Coat
   • Dip each steak into the flour, then egg mixture, then back into the flour (double coating makes it extra crispy).
3. Fry the Steaks 🍳
   • Heat about ½ inch of oil in a large skillet to 350°F (175°C).
   • Fry steaks 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
   • Remove and keep warm on a wire rack or paper towels.
4. Make the Cream Gravy 🥛
   • Pour off most of the oil, leaving about ¼ cup with browned bits in the skillet.
   • Whisk in flour, cooking for 1–2 minutes until lightly golden.
   • Slowly whisk in milk until smooth and thickened (about 5 minutes).
   • Season generously with salt and plenty of black pepper.
5. Serve 😋
   • Place steaks on plates, spoon creamy gravy over the top, and enjoy with mashed potatoes or biscuits.

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👉 Some folks also like to add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the flour for a little kick.

Do you want me to also give you a buttermilk biscuit recipe to go along with the steak and gravy for a full Southern meal? 🥔🍞