Chicken Fried Steak
🤠 The Ultimate Southern Comfort: Chicken Fried Steak! 🤠
Looking for a dinner that feels like a warm hug? 🤗 Today we’re making the legendary Chicken Fried Steak—tenderized beef, double-battered, fried to golden perfection, and smothered in rich, peppery cream gravy.
This isn’t just a meal; it’s a masterpiece! 🎨🥩
🛒 What You’ll Need:
- The Meat: 4 cube steaks (tenderized beef cutlets) 🥩
- The Breading: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and plenty of black pepper. 🧂
- The Wash: 2 large eggs + 1/2 cup buttermilk (the secret to that “crunch”!). 🥛
- The Gravy: Pan drippings, 1/4 cup flour, 2 cups whole milk, and lots of cracked black pepper. ⚫
🍳 How to Make It:
- Prep the Station: Set up two shallow bowls. One with your seasoned flour mixture, the other with your egg/buttermilk wash. 🥣
- Double Dip: Dredge the steak in flour, dip into the egg wash, and then back into the flour. Press the flour in firmly to get those beautiful craggly bits! 👊✨
- Fry Time: Heat oil in a heavy skillet (cast iron is king 👑) over medium-high heat. Fry each steak for about 3-4 minutes per side until deep golden brown. Rest them on a wire rack. 🍗
- The Gravy: Pour off all but about 3 tbsp of the fat. Whisk in flour to make a roux, then slowly whisk in the milk. Simmer until thick, creamy, and dreamy. ☁️
🍽️ Serving Suggestion:
Do it like the pros! Serve it alongside a mountain of garlic mashed potatoes and some creamy mac and cheese (just like in the photo! 📸). Don’t forget a side of green beans if you want to pretend there’s a vegetable involved. 😉🥦
