Description
This beloved Southern dish features tender cube steaks with a crispy coating and rich country gravy, evoking comfort and nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 beef cube steaks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/4 cup pan drippings or butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for gravy)
- 2 cups milk (for gravy)
- Salt and pepper to taste (for gravy)
Instructions
- Combine the flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in a shallow dish.
- Whisk together the eggs and milk in another shallow dish.
- Dredge each cube steak in the flour mixture, dip it into the egg mixture, and return to the flour for a final coating.
- Heat about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Carefully add the steaks in batches, frying for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove the steaks and drain them on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Use the pan drippings or melt butter in the skillet, whisk in 1/4 cup flour to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in 2 cups of milk, simmering until thickened for about 5-7 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot, pouring gravy over the fried steak.
Notes
Use high-quality cube steaks for the best results. Let coated steaks sit before frying for a crispier crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg