Jul 14 2026
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Texas Sized Chicken Fried Steak Recipe

Inspired by Black-eyed Pea
Time1h
Serves4

The original, only bigger!

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Ingredients

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Meat

Breading

Frying

Gravy

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Tenderizing the Steak

    Using a meat mallet, pound each beef round steak to about 1/2 inch thickness. This will help tenderize the meat.

  2. 2

    Seasoning the Steak

    Rub the pound steaks with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder on both sides. Let them sit for about 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Breading Process

  1. 3

    Prepare Breading Station

    Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs mixed with milk, and one with seasoned flour (flour mixed with paprika and cayenne pepper).

  2. 4

    Coating the Steak

    First, dredge each seasoned steak in the plain flour, shaking off any excess. Next, dip it into the egg and milk mixture, ensuring it is well coated. Finally, press it into the seasoned flour to coat completely.

Frying

  1. 5

    Heat Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  2. 6

    Fry the Steaks

    Carefully add the breaded steaks to the hot oil, cooking in batches if necessary. Fry each steak for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.

  3. 7

    Drain Excess Oil

    Remove the fried steaks from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Making the Gravy

  1. 8

    Prepare the Roux

    In the same skillet used for frying, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, whisk in the flour, cooking for about 1-2 minutes until it turns golden brown.

  2. 9

    Adding Milk

    Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the gravy thickens (about 3-5 minutes). Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Serving

  1. 10

    Plate the Dish

    Serve the Texas-sized chicken fried steak hot, drizzled with gravy. It pairs well with mashed potatoes or green beans.

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