Southern Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy | Comfort Food Classic Done Right

beef steak

🥗Healthier: turkey steak

💰Cheaper: pork steak

Turkey is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk with vinegar

Low-fat yogurt is lower in calories, and milk with vinegar is a budget-friendly substitute.

Sauté bacon until crispy and set aside.

Sauté one whole onion until tender.

Add garlic and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes.

Add 2 tablespoons of salted butter for flavor.

Add canned green beans and their juice to the pan.

Add corn starch to the green bean juice to make gravy.

Char the green beans by turning up the heat.

Pour in green bean juice mixture gradually and turn heat down to low.

Add bacon back on top and cover to set aside.

Preheat oven to 170°F to keep food warm.

Scrub, rinse, cube, and rinse potatoes again.

Cover potatoes with water, add salt, and bring to a boil.

Tenderize cube steaks slightly and season one side with salt, pepper, garlic, and Cajun seasoning.

Set up two stations: one with flour mixed with garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, black pepper, and baking powder; the other with buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce.

Dip steak in flour, then in buttermilk mixture, and back in flour, ensuring it sticks well.

Heat vegetable or peanut oil to 350°F in a skillet.

Fry the steak until golden brown on both sides, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.

Place fried steak on a wire rack to drain and keep warm in the oven with green beans.

Prepare gravy by heating oil, adding flour, and cooking until the flour taste is gone.

Gradually add milk to the flour mixture, stirring until thickened.

Season gravy with salt and pepper to taste.

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