Chicken fried steak

beef steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork cutlets

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

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour offers more nutrients, while all-purpose is usually cheaper.

Blot dry the cube steak and season with kosher salt.

Prepare three containers: one with all-purpose flour, one with whole milk and 2 large eggs, and the third with a mixture of flour, cornmeal, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper.

Dip the steak in the plain flour, then in the egg mixture, and finally in the seasoned flour mixture.

Prepare the green beans by trimming them and blanching in boiling salted water for 30 seconds, then shocking in icy water.

Heat a Dutch oven with vegetable oil about a quarter inch high.

Check if the oil is ready by adding a little flour; if it sizzles, it's ready.

Gently drop the coated steak into the hot oil and fry for a few minutes on each side.

Once cooked, place the steak in a warm oven set to 175°F.

Use the residual oil and drippings from the steak to make gravy by adding a couple tablespoons of all-purpose flour to make a roux, then add a couple cups of whole milk and bring to a boil, checking for seasoning.

Cooking Techniques

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