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The Ultimate Chicken Fried Steak

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Tender cube steaks fried to golden perfection with a crispy coating, topped with creamy Southern-style gravy. A classic comfort food ideal for breakfast or dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cube steaks (about 1/3 lb each)
  • 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper, divided
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt or sea salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 ½ cups buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons TABASCO® Sauce (original)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • For the gravy:
  • 4 tablespoons grease from frying
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 2 to 3 cups whole milk
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine flour, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, baking soda, and baking powder.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, TABASCO® sauce, and eggs.
  3. Dip each cube steak into the buttermilk mixture, then dredge thoroughly in the flour mixture. Repeat dipping and dredging for a thick coating.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Fry the steaks until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  6. For the gravy, pour off all but 4 tablespoons of the grease from the skillet.
  7. Whisk in 4 tablespoons of flour into the grease and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly browned.
  8. Gradually whisk in whole milk and heavy cream, stirring constantly until gravy thickens.
  9. Season gravy with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Serve the chicken fried steak topped with the creamy gravy.

Notes

For best results, use cube steaks that are tenderized. Double dredging the steaks ensures a crispy, crunchy coating. The gravy can be adjusted in thickness by varying the amount of milk added.

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