Country Fried Steak (WITH ALL THE FIXIN’S!) | Air fried w/ Mashed Potatoes, White Gravy, Green beans

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Low-fat yogurt reduces calories while providing tanginess.

beef steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork cutlets

Chicken breast is lower in fat and pork cutlets are often less expensive.

gravy

🥗Healthier: mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: canned gravy

Mushroom sauce is lighter and adds flavor, while canned gravy is budget-friendly.

Cut the beef roast into pieces while it's half frozen for easier slicing.

Pound the meat to tenderize and even out the thickness.

Wash and chop 2 large potatoes, leaving the skin on if desired.

Rinse the chopped potatoes and place them in a pot, covering them with water.

Bring the potatoes to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 10-15 minutes until tender.

Slice a medium onion for the green beans.

In a skillet, heat bacon fat and add the sliced onion, cooking on medium-low heat.

Add 1 quart of home canned green beans or 2 store-bought cans to the skillet with the onions and season with salt and pepper.

Prepare the breading station with 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 cup panko, and 2 whisked eggs with a little cream.

Season the meat with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder on both sides, adding smoked paprika to one side.

Bread the meat using a wet hand for the egg mixture and a dry hand for the flour mixture.

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees and place the breaded steaks in a single layer without crowding.

Cook the steaks in the air fryer for 8 minutes total, flipping halfway through.

For the gravy, use equal parts bacon fat and flour (2 tablespoons each) and cook until bubbly.

Add about 1 cup of milk to the gravy mixture and stir until thickened.

Cooking Techniques

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