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Chicken Fried Steak

A comforting Southern dish featuring tender beef coated in a crispy, golden-brown crust, served with creamy gravy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Meat Mallet

Ingredients
  

Beef Round Steak

  • 4 pieces beef round steak (about 1/2 inch thick) Look for well-marbled cuts for added flavor.

Flour

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, divided Used for coating and making gravy.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • to taste Salt and black pepper

Eggs and Buttermilk

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk Adds tangy flavor and helps tenderize the meat.

Vegetable Oil

  • for frying vegetable oil Used for frying the steaks.

Gravy Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour For thickening the gravy.
  • 2 cups milk For making the gravy.
  • to taste Salt and black pepper For seasoning the gravy.

Instructions
 

  • Begin by tenderizing the beef round steaks with a meat mallet until they are about 1/4 inch thick.
  • In a small bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Season both sides of the steaks generously with this spice mixture.
  • Set up a dredging station: In one bowl, combine 1 cup of flour with a pinch of salt and pepper. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk until well blended.
  • Dip each seasoned steak into the flour mixture, then into the egg and buttermilk mixture, and back into the flour mixture for a second coating.
  • In a large skillet, pour in enough vegetable oil to cover the bottom of the pan (about 1/4 inch deep) and heat over medium-high heat.
  • Carefully place the breaded steaks in the hot oil and fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Transfer the cooked Chicken Fried Steaks to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
  • In the same skillet, remove excess oil, leaving about 2 tablespoons. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of flour into the hot oil, whisking continuously to form a roux. Gradually whisk in the milk until thickened and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour the gravy generously over the Chicken Fried Steaks and serve with your favorite sides.

Notes

For variations, consider adding herbs to the flour, using spicy seasonings, or trying different types of gravy.
Keyword Easy