Chicken Fried Steak

When it comes to comfort food, Chicken Fried Steak is the real deal. Tenderized cubed steak is breaded and pan-fried and then topped

with a creamy milk gravy made from the pan drippings.

Ingredients

• 6 pieces cube steak, about 2 pounds
• salt and pepper
• 1 cup all purpose flour, divided
• 25 Saltine crackers, crushed
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup milk
• Vegetable oil
• Gravy
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 to 2 cups whole milk

Instructions

1. Season cubed steak lightly with salt and pepper.
2. Place 1/2 cup flour on a plate.
3. Mix remaining 1/2 cup flour, Saltine crumbs, seasoned salt, and cayenne pepper in a shallow bowl.
4. Whisk together eggs and 1/3 cup milk in another shallow bowl.
5. Dredge cubed steak in flour, dip in egg mixture, and then coat with Saltine mixture.
6. Heat about 1/2-inch oil in a large pan (preferably cast iron) over medium heat.
7. Cook steak in 2 batches for about 3 minutes per side. Remove steak to a paper towel-lined plate.
8. Pour oil that is left in pan through a fine-meshed sieve into a heat-proof bowl. Measure out 1/4 cup and return it to pan.
9. Add flour to pan and cook over medium heat for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thick. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Source:spicysouthernkitchen.com

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