Jul 13 2026
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1/2 Lb Chicken-fried Steak Recipe

Inspired by Village Inn
Time1h
Serves2

Smothered in country sausage gravy, served with mashed potatoes and gravy, choice of side and a buttermilk biscuit.

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Ingredients

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Chicken-Fried Steak

Sausage Gravy

Mashed Potatoes

Buttermilk Biscuit

Method

Chicken-Fried Steak

  1. 1

    Prepare the Steak

    Tenderize the beef round steak using a meat mallet, then cut into serving portions.

  2. 2

    Dredge the Steak

    In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. Dip each piece of steak first in the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating.

  3. 3

    Fry the Steak

    Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry each piece of coated steak for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.

Sausage Gravy

  1. 4

    Cook the Sausage

    In a separate skillet, crumble and cook the breakfast sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through.

  2. 5

    Make the Gravy

    Once the sausage is cooked, sprinkle the flour over the sausage and stir to combine. Gradually add the milk while stirring continuously until the mixture thickens. Season with salt and pepper.

Mashed Potatoes

  1. 6

    Boil the Potatoes

    Peel and chop the potatoes into quarters. Place in a pot of boiling salted water and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

  2. 7

    Mash the Potatoes

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

Buttermilk Biscuit

  1. 8

    Prepare the Dough

    Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). In a bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  2. 9

    Add Buttermilk

    Stir in the buttermilk until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

  3. 10

    Bake the Biscuits

    Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently. Roll out to about 1-inch thickness and cut into rounds. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden.

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