Description
Chicken Fried Steak is a quintessential Southern comfort food that features tender beef encased in a crispy, golden-brown coating and generously smothered in rich, creamy gravy. This dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, bringing warmth and satisfaction to every bite. With straightforward steps and accessible ingredients, you can effortlessly recreate this classic at home and impress your loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef round steak (top round or sirloin)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp additional flour for gravy
Instructions
- Tenderize the beef by pounding it to about 1/2 inch thick. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station: In one bowl, combine flour and garlic powder; in another bowl, whisk eggs and milk.
- Dredge each steak in the flour mixture, dip into the egg wash, then return to the flour for a double coating.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry each steak for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- For the gravy, remove steaks and leave some oil in the pan. Whisk in additional flour until golden brown; gradually add chicken broth while stirring until thickened.
- Serve steaks topped with gravy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with gravy (200g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg