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Country Fried Steak and Gravy

Cultural Context

Country Fried Steak, a staple of Southern cuisine, originated as a way to make tough cuts of beef tender and flavorful through frying. Traditionally served with creamy gravy, it embodies comfort food, often enjoyed at family gatherings and diners. Today, variations abound, with some opting for chicken or pork instead of beef, making it a beloved dish across the United States.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb beef round steak
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 cup cooking oil
1 cup milk
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons parsley

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

beef round steak

🥗Healthier: sirloin

💰Cheaper: pork cutlets

Sirloin is leaner while pork cutlets are often cheaper.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: none

Whole wheat flour adds fiber.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier but vegetable oil is more economical.

1

Season the tenderized beef round steak with house seasoning and seasoned pepper.

2

Prepare two pans of flour: one with plain flour and one with seasoned flour (plain flour mixed with house seasoning and seasoned pepper).

3

Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet until ready for frying, tested with a piece of flour.

4

Dredge the steak in plain flour, then dip into whole buttermilk, shaking off excess.

5

Coat the steak in seasoned flour and place it in the hot oil to fry.

6

Cook the steak until golden brown and cooked through, then remove from oil.

7

In the same skillet, add chopped onions and baby bella mushrooms to the remaining oil and cook until softened.

8

Add about 1 cup of flour to the skillet and mix with the oil and vegetables to make a roux.

9

Pour in beef broth (using Better Than Bouillon mixed with water) gradually until the gravy thickens, bringing it to a boil.

10

Add the fried steak back into the gravy and serve.

Cooking Techniques

tenderizingbreadingfryingsauce-making

Equipment Needed

meat malletshallow dishesskilletwhiskpaper towels

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

glutendairyegg

Also Known As

Chicken Fried SteakCFS

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