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Country Fried Steak

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cube steaks about 1/3 pound each
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour divided
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper plus more for gravy
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup whole milk plus 2 1/2 cups for gravy
  • Vegetable oil for frying about 1/2 cup

Method
 

  1. Pat steaks dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Using a meat mallet, pound each steak to about 1/4-inch thickness.
  2. In a shallow dish, combine 1 cup flour, seasoned salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. In another dish, whisk together eggs and 1/4 cup milk.
  3. Dredge each steak in seasoned flour, then dip in egg mixture, then back in flour, pressing to adhere.
  4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Fry steaks for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
  5. Reduce heat to medium. Add 1/4 cup of the remaining flour to the pan drippings and whisk for 1 minute.
  6. Gradually whisk in 2 1/2 cups milk, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  7. Cook, stirring frequently, until gravy thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Season generously with black pepper and salt to taste.
  8. Serve steaks smothered with the white pepper gravy.