Chicken Fried Steak Recipe
Tender beef steak breaded and fried to golden perfection, served with creamy gravy for a comforting Southern favorite.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Breading
In a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and eggs.
- 2
Coat the Steak
Dredge each cube steak first in the flour mixture, then dip into the buttermilk mixture, and finally coat again in the flour mixture. Press the flour onto the steak to ensure it sticks.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot (around 350°F or 175°C).
- 4
Fry the Steak
Carefully place the coated steaks into the hot oil and fry for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Avoid overcrowding the skillet; fry in batches if necessary.
- 5
Drain and Serve
Remove the fried steaks and let them drain on paper towels. Serve hot with gravy, if desired.
