Country Fried Steak and Gravy

Name: Country Fried Steak and Gravy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 steaks cube steaks, pounded thin; 1.5 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp black pepper, ground; 1.5 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 2 cups whole milk; 1/3 cup vegetable oil

Tenderized beef steaks double dredged and pan fried until golden brown, served with a rich peppered pan gravy.

35 minMediumServes 4620 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 steaks cube steaks, pounded thin
1.5 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper, ground
1.5 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 cups whole milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

1

Season 4 steaks pounded thin cube steaks on both sides with half of the 1.5 tsp kosher salt and half of the 1 tsp ground black pepper.
2

Whisk 1.5 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and remaining 1.5 tsp kosher salt and 1 tsp ground black pepper in a shallow bowl, then pour half of the 2 cups whole milk into a second shallow bowl.
3

Dredge each piece of 4 steaks pounded thin cube steaks in the flour mixture, dip into 2 cups whole milk, and coat in flour mixture again.
4

Heat 1/3 cup vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
5

Fry 4 steaks pounded thin cube steaks for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F, then transfer to a plate.
6

Drain all but 2 tablespoons of pan drippings from skillet, set over medium heat, and whisk in 2 tablespoons of the remaining flour mixture for 1 minute.
7

Gradually whisk in remaining 2 cups whole milk and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until thickened into gravy, then spoon over fried 4 steaks pounded thin cube steaks.

Questions

Can I make Country Fried Steak and Gravy dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 cups whole milk. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Country Fried Steak and Gravy gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1.5 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Country Fried Steak and Gravy keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Country Fried Steak and Gravy?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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