Chicken Fried Steak Dinner Recipe
Crispy country fried steak smothered in sausage gravy, served with seasonal vegetables & choice of mashed potatoes, steamed rice, veggie quinoa, or elote pasta salad.
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Ingredients
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For the Chicken Fried Steak
For the Sausage Gravy
For the Seasonal Vegetables
For the Side Dish
Method
For the Chicken Fried Steak
- 1
Prepare the Breading
In a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt, black pepper, and paprika. In another shallow bowl, whisk together buttermilk and egg.
- 2
Bread the Steaks
Dip each beef cube steak into the buttermilk mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture, ensuring a good coating.
- 3
Fry the Steaks
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the breaded steaks and fry until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
For the Sausage Gravy
- 4
Cook the Sausage
In a separate skillet, crumble and cook the breakfast sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through.
- 5
Make the Gravy
Sprinkle the flour over the cooked sausage and stir well. Gradually add the milk while stirring continuously until the mixture thickens. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
For the Seasonal Vegetables
- 6
Prepare the Vegetables
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the mixed seasonal vegetables and cook for 3-5 minutes until tender but still crisp. Drain and return to pot.
- 7
Season the Vegetables
Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables and season with salt and black pepper. Toss to combine and heat through for another minute.
For the Side Dish
- 8
Prepare Mashed Potatoes
Prepare mashed potatoes according to your preferred recipe or package instructions. Keep warm until serving.