Country Fried Steak Recipe
Fried until golden brown, then smothered in our homemade country sausage gravy
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Ingredients
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Steak
Sausage Gravy
Method
Preparing the Steak
- 1
Tenderizing the Steak
Place the beef round steak between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound it with a meat mallet until it is about 1/2 inch thick.
- 2
Seasoning
Sprinkle both sides of the steak with salt and black pepper.
- 3
Breading Setup
In one shallow dish, place the all-purpose flour. In another shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and milk.
- 4
Cooking the Steak
- 5
Heating the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- 6
Frying the Steak
Carefully add the breaded steaks to the hot oil and fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown. Remove them from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
Making the Sausage Gravy
- 7
Cooking the Sausage
In the same skillet, remove excess oil leaving about 2 tablespoons. Add the breakfast sausage and cook over medium heat until browned, breaking it up into small pieces.
- 8
Making the Roux
Sprinkle the flour over the cooked sausage and stir for about 1-2 minutes until combined.
- 9
Adding the Milk
Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens.
- 10
Seasoning the Gravy
Add salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste, adjusting the seasoning as needed.
Serving
- 11
Plating
Place the fried steak on a plate and generously spoon the sausage gravy over the top. Serve hot.