Description
Crispy, golden cube steak double dredged and fried to perfection, then smothered in creamy peppered country gravy. A comforting Southern classic that delivers crunch on the outside and tender, savory flavor inside.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cube steaks (about 4 ounces each)
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper, divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups milk, divided
- About 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet to 350°F.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and 1 cup of the milk.
- In another bowl, combine 1 cup of the flour, 1 teaspoon of the salt, 1 teaspoon of the black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Dredge each cube steak in the seasoned flour, dip into the egg mixture, then dredge again in the flour for a double coating. Let rest for 5 minutes.
- Carefully place the breaded steaks into the hot oil and fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove steaks and drain on paper towels. Carefully discard excess oil, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the skillet.
- Melt the butter in the skillet, then whisk in the remaining 1/2 cup flour. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until lightly golden.
- Gradually whisk in the remaining 1 cup milk. Add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Simmer until thick and smooth.
- Spoon the warm gravy generously over the fried steaks and serve immediately.
Notes
- Let the breaded steaks rest before frying to help the coating adhere.
- Maintain steady oil temperature to prevent greasy results.
- Whisk the gravy continuously to avoid lumps.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven to restore crispness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with gravy
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: chicken fried steak with gravy, southern fried steak, country fried steak, homemade white gravy
