Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCheever's CafeCheever’s Chicken Fried Steak Recipe

Cheever’s Chicken Fried Steak Recipe

Inspired by Cheever's Cafe
Time1h
Serves4

Jalapeño cream gravy and garlic red-skinned mashed potatoes

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Chicken Fried Steak

Jalapeño Cream Gravy

Garlic Red-Skinned Mashed Potatoes

Method

Chicken Fried Steak

  1. 1

    Prepare the Steak

    Pound the beef round steaks to about 1/2 inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.

  2. 2

    Set Up Breading Station

    In one bowl, combine the buttermilk and egg, whisk until smooth. In another bowl, place the flour. Dip each steak into the buttermilk mixture, then dredge in flour, ensuring an even coating.

  3. 3

    Fry the Steaks

    In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the breaded steaks and fry until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

Jalapeño Cream Gravy

  1. 4

    Make the Roux

    In the same skillet used for frying the steaks, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning.

  2. 5

    Add Milk and Jalapeños

    Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring no lumps form. Add the diced jalapeños, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.

Garlic Red-Skinned Mashed Potatoes

  1. 6

    Cook the Potatoes

    Peel (if desired) and cut the red-skinned potatoes into quarters. Place them in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.

  2. 7

    Mash the Potatoes

    Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter, minced garlic, milk, salt, and black pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.

More from Cheever's Cafe