Description
Chicken Fried Steak is a beloved Southern dish that combines tender beef coated in a crispy, golden breading and smothered in rich, creamy pepper gravy. This comforting meal evokes warm memories of family gatherings and cozy dinners, making it perfect for any occasion. With its satisfying crunch and savory flavors, Chicken Fried Steak is sure to impress your loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–1.5 pounds beef round steak
- All-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- Whole milk (or buttermilk)
- Salt and pepper
- Unsalted butter
- Beef broth
Instructions
- Tenderize the beef round steak with a meat mallet and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Set up three bowls: one with seasoned flour, one with beaten eggs mixed with milk, and another with more flour.
- Coat each piece of steak by dredging in flour, dipping in the egg mixture, and returning to flour.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; fry the coated steaks until golden brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- For the gravy, melt butter in the same skillet, whisk in flour until smooth, then gradually add beef broth while stirring until creamy.
- Serve the crispy steak drizzled with gravy alongside mashed potatoes or biscuits.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak (200g)
- Calories: 585
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 862mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg