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Hungry? Chicken fried steak, also known as country fried steak, is a lip-smacking southern-style favorite. Pair with mashed potatoes and gravy for a crowd-pleasing meal. Read on to learn everything you need to know about how to make chicken fried steak.
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Introduction
- With its crispy outside and tender inside, country fried steak is a popular southern dish. Chicken fried steak is easy to make, simply dredge and fry. Serve with mashed potatoes and gravy for a scrumptious dinner or with eggs for a satisfying breakfast. And whether you eat chicken fried steak for breakfast, lunch or dinner, don't forget a fluffy biscuit!
Step 1: Tenderize
- Place one steak between two pieces of plastic wrap.
- Pound with meat tenderizer.
- Flatten to 1/4-inch thick.
- Set aside.
- Repeat with remaining portions.
- Pressed for time? Buy pre-tenderized cuts of beef.
Step 2: Dredge
- Season flour with salt and pepper to taste.
- Halve flour into two shallow plates.
- Beat eggs in a shallow dish.
- Set up your dredging station.
- Organize the plates into a line, according to the order you will dip the steak: flour, egg, flour.
- For best results, whenever dredging, always remember: dry, wet, dry.
- Coat a steak with flour.
- Then dip it into the egg.
- Finish by dredging in the flour.
- Repeat with each steak.
Step 4: Make the Gravy
- Using the same pan you used to cook the steak, pour out all but one tablespoon of oil.
- Add one tablespoon of oil to the drippings.
- Over medium heat, whisk in two tablespoons of leftover flour.
- Cook until light brown and bubbling, about one minute.
- Whisk in milk, a little at a time.
- Make sure to scrape up the brown bits at the bottom of the pan.
- Stir constantly until thickened, about five minutes.
- Mixture should begin to bubble.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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