Chicken Fried Steak Recipe
Classic chicken fried steak with gravy.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Fried Steak
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Steak
Tenderize the beef round steak using a meat mallet until it's about 1/2 inch thick. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- 2
- 3
Fry the Steak
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the breaded steak. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and place on paper towels to drain.
- 4
Make the Gravy
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, stir in the flour (for gravy) and cook for about 1 minute until golden. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, and bring to a simmer. Cook until thickened, then season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- 5
Serve
Serve the chicken fried steak topped with the gravy.