Country-Style Steak | How to make Country-Style Steak | Cube Steak in a Rich Brown Gravy

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: plain yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Plain yogurt reduces calories while maintaining tanginess.

cubed steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground beef is more affordable and versatile.

gravy mix

🥗Healthier: homemade gravy

💰Cheaper: flour + broth

Homemade gravy is fresher and can be made with pantry staples.

Add 1 cup of flour to a bowl and mix in 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.

Reserve 5 tablespoons of the seasoned flour for making gravy.

Coat 1.5 pounds of cube steaks generously in the seasoned flour.

Heat 0.5 cup of bacon grease (or vegetable oil) in a Dutch oven over medium to medium-high heat.

Fry the cube steaks in batches for about 2 to 5 minutes on each side until they have a good sear.

Remove the steaks and set aside to cook through later in the oven.

Add 5 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the pan and heat over medium heat.

Add the reserved 5 tablespoons of flour to the oil to make a roux, cooking for 2 to 5 minutes until it smells nutty.

Slowly whisk in 3.5 cups of beef stock, scraping the bottom of the pan to incorporate the flavors.

Bring the gravy to a simmer and check for thickness.

Return the cube steaks to the gravy, ensuring they are well covered.

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, cover with aluminum foil, and bake at 350 degrees for 2 hours.

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