Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRustler’s RoosteChicken Fried Steak Recipe

Chicken Fried Steak Recipe

Inspired by Rustler’s Rooste
Time1h
Serves4

Homestyle mashed potatoes with sausage country gravy and corn on the cob on the side

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Ingredients

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Chicken Fried Steak

Mashed Potatoes

Sausage Country Gravy

Corn on the Cob

Method

Chicken Fried Steak

  1. 1

    Prepare the Steaks

    Tenderize the beef cube steaks by gently pounding them with a meat mallet. Season with salt and black pepper on both sides.

  2. 2

    Breading Setup

    In one bowl, place the buttermilk. In a second bowl, mix the all-purpose flour with salt and black pepper.

  3. 3

    Coat the Steaks

    Dip each steak first in the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, then coat in the flour mixture, pressing to adhere.

  4. 4

    Fry the Steaks

    Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the steaks for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Mashed Potatoes

  1. 5

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Peel and cut the potatoes into quarters. Place them in a large pot and cover with water.

  2. 6

    Cook the Potatoes

    Bring the water to a boil and cook the potatoes for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain and return to the pot.

  3. 7

    Mash the Potatoes

    Add butter, milk, salt, and black pepper to the drained potatoes. Mash until smooth and creamy.

Sausage Country Gravy

  1. 8

    Cook the Sausage

    In a skillet, cook the breakfast sausage over medium heat until browned and crumbled.

  2. 9

    Make the Roux

    Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the cooked sausage and stir to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes.

  3. 10

    Add Milk

    Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the gravy thickens. Season with salt and black pepper.

Corn on the Cob

  1. 11

    Prepare the Corn

    Remove the husks and silk from the corn on the cob.

  2. 12

    Boil the Corn

    In a large pot of boiling water, cook the corn for 5-7 minutes until tender.

  3. 13

    Serve

    Spread butter over the corn and sprinkle with salt to taste.

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