Grandma's Country Fried Steak with Gravy
Grandma's country fried steak with gravy is down home cooking at its absolute finest. They are super fast and easy to make as a filling breakfast or a delicious weeknight dinner.
Servings: 6
Calories: 752kcal
Ingredients
For The Steak
- 6 cube steaks
- 2 cups flour
- 3 tbsp seasoning salt
- pinch dried thyme leaves
- pinch dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/4 cup milk
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- dash hot sauce
- canola oil for frying
For The Pepper Gravy
- 6 tbsp salted butter
- 1/3 cup flour
- 2 3/4 cup milk
- 1 1/2- 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
To Make The Country Fried Steak
- Add the flour, seasonings, and baking powder to a large mixing bowl. Whisk together to combine.
- To a separate mixing bowl, add the milk, eggs, Worcestershire, & hot sauce. Whisk together until evenly combined.
- Working with one cube steak at a time, dip the steak into the egg mixture to completely coat.
- Using tongs, pick the steak up, and allow excess egg mixture to drip off, then transfer the the steak to the flour mixture. Turn the steak, as needed, to evenly coat.
- Repeat, these steps to give the steak a second, complete coating. Set the prepared steak on a waiting plate, and repeat until all the steaks have been prepared. Set aside.
- Add canola oil to a large heavy bottomed pot, or Dutch oven, about 3-4" deep. Heat the oil to 375°F.
- Once the oil's hot, cook the steaks in batches of two to prevent over crowding and promote even cooking.
- Fry the steaks for 3-4 minutes, until they're golden brown on the outside & cooked through.
- Using a pair of sturdy tongs, remove the fried steaks to a waiting layer of paper towels to drain off excess grease. Pat dry as needed to remove any remaining oil patches.
To Make The Pepper Gravy
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter, and melt.
- Sprinkle the flour into the skillet and whisk to combine. Let it cook for roughly 60 seconds, whisking constantly, to cook off any flour taste.
- Slowly add the milk, 1/2 cup at a time, whisking with each addition until it's fully incorporated.
- Once all the milk's been added and a roux formed, reduce the heat to medium low and let the mixture simmer just until nicely thickened.
- Stir in the pepper, to taste, and pour the gravy over plated steaks to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 752kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 293mg | Sodium: 3866mg | Potassium: 1153mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 886IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 353mg | Iron: 6mg