Country Fried SteakServings: 4–6✅Ingredients▪️For the Steak:* 4–6 cube steaks* 1½ cups all-purpose flour* 1 tsp salt* 1 tsp black pepper* 1 tsp garlic powder* 1 tsp paprika* ½ tsp onion powder* ½ tsp seasoned salt* 2 large eggs* 1 cup buttermilk* 1 tsp hot sauce, optional* Vegetable oil, for frying▪️For the Gravy:* 3 tbsp pan drippings or butter* 3 tbsp all-purpose flour* 2½ cups whole milk* ½ tsp salt* ½ tsp black pepper* ¼ tsp garlic powder* ¼ tsp paprika✅Method1. Pat the cube steaks dry with paper towels.2. In a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and seasoned salt.3. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, and hot sauce.4. Dip each steak into the seasoned flour, then into the buttermilk mixture, and back into the flour. Press the flour firmly onto the steak for a crispy coating.5. Heat about ½ inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.6. Fry the steaks in batches for about 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.7. Carefully pour off excess oil, leaving about 3 tablespoons of pan drippings in the skillet.8. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes.9. Slowly whisk in the milk until smooth. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.10. Simmer for 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the gravy is creamy and thick.11. Spoon the peppered gravy over the crispy country fried steaks.12. Serve hot with mashed potatoes, green beans, biscuits, or your favorite Southern sides.
Crispy, golden-fried steak topped with rich, creamy pepper gravy—a comforting Southern-style classic. 🍽️
