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.

• 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!

• 1 pound cube steak (or round steak), sliced 1/2-inch thick

• 2 eggs

• 2 cups flour

• 1 cup milk

• Salt

• Pepper

• Vegetable oil

• Deep skillet

• Meat tenderizer

• 3 shallow plates

• Whisk

1. Place one steak between two pieces of plastic wrap.
2. Pound with meat tenderizer.
   • Flatten to 1/4-inch thick.
3. Set aside.
4. Repeat with remaining portions.

• Pressed for time? Buy pre-tenderized cuts of beef.

1. Season flour with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Halve flour into two shallow plates.
3. Beat eggs in a shallow dish.
4. Set up your dredging station.
   1. Organize the plates into a line, according to the order you will dip the steak: flour, egg, flour.
   2. For best results, whenever dredging, always remember: dry, wet, dry.
5. Coat a steak with flour.
6. Then dip it into the egg.
7. Finish by dredging in the flour.
8. Repeat with each steak.

1. Cover the bottom of the skillet with oil.

2. Heat until shimmering.

3. Fry the steaks in batches.

4. Steaks are done when the coating is golden brown, about three to four minutes.

5. Place steaks on paper towels.

1. Using the same pan you used to cook the steak, pour out all but one tablespoon of oil.
2. Add one tablespoon of oil to the drippings.
3. Over medium heat, whisk in two tablespoons of leftover flour.
4. Cook until light brown and bubbling, about one minute.
5. Whisk in milk, a little at a time.
   • Make sure to scrape up the brown bits at the bottom of the pan.
6. Stir constantly until thickened, about five minutes.
   • Mixture should begin to bubble.
7. Season to taste with salt and pepper.