Description
Chicken-Fried Steak is a classic Southern comfort food that features tender beef coated in a crispy, seasoned crust. Each bite is a delightful interplay of textures, paired perfectly with creamy gravy that elevates the dish into pure indulgence. Whether served at family gatherings or cozy dinners, this recipe promises to create memorable moments around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb round steak (or sirloin)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup bacon drippings or vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp flour (for gravy)
Instructions
- Tenderize the round steak using a meat mallet until about half an inch thick.
- Set up a breading station with one bowl of seasoned flour, another with beaten eggs mixed with milk, and a third bowl with additional flour.
- Dredge each piece of steak in the seasoned flour, dip in the egg mixture, and coat again in flour.
- Heat bacon drippings or vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded steaks until golden brown on both sides (about 3 minutes per side).
- For the gravy, leave two tablespoons of drippings in the skillet, whisk in two tablespoons of flour until golden, then gradually add chicken broth, whisking until thickened. Season to taste.
- Serve crispy chicken-fried steaks topped with homemade gravy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with gravy (150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg