Description
A classic Southern dish featuring tenderized steak coated in seasoned flour and fried to perfection, topped with creamy gravy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cube steaks (about 1/2 inch thick)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for gravy)
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, mix 1 cup flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Dip each steak in buttermilk, then coat evenly with the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry steaks for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and whisk in 2 tablespoons flour to make a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually add milk while stirring to avoid lumps. Simmer until gravy thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Serve steaks smothered with gravy.
Notes
- Use room-temperature buttermilk for even coating.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- For extra crispiness, double-dip the steaks in flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with gravy
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Southern, chicken fried steak, creamy gravy, comfort food, pan-fried steak