Country Fried Steak

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Marnate

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 40 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    729 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Country Fried Steak

Country fried steak is a classic American recipe for breaded, pan fried cube steak with pan gravy. Make this recipe for dinner or breakfast!

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Ingredients

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For the Steaks:

  • 4 cube steaks (See Note 1)
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp tabasco
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 4 cups cooking oil for frying

For the Gravy:

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups beef stock or broth
  • 1 large lemon juiced (4 tablespoons)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • parsley chopped for garnish
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Instructions

Steaks:

  1. To a large bowl deep enough to hold all the steaks, whisk together buttermilk, eggs and Tabasco. Set aside.
  2. To another wide bowl to dredge the steaks in, whisk together flour, cornmeal, cornstarch, salt, garlic powder and white pepper.
  3. Place the steaks in the buttermilk marinade, turning to coat each, for an 1 hour.
  4. Using tongs or a fork, first dredge the steaks into seasoned flour, be sure to coat each side then back into buttermilk marinade (allow excess to drip off) and back into seasoned flour. Gently place on a lined baking sheet. Place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  5. Add oil to cast iron skillet or deep frying pan and heat to medium high. Once oil is hot, fry each steak turning until golden brown on each side.
  6. Drain steaks on a paper towel lined platter. Tent with foil to keep warm and repeat with remaining steaks. Keep warm in a 250°F oven while you make the gravy.

Gravy:

  1. Melt the butter in a sauté pan over medium. Whisk in flour and cook for 3-4 minutes (should be a golden brown).
  2. Whisk in the beef stock and lemon juice. Bring to a boil and turn heat to low, allow to thicken until it coats the back of a spoon.
  3. Season with salt to taste and spoon gravy on top of steaks. Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot with mashed potatoes or polenta if you prefer.

Notes

  • Cube steak is sometimes labeled as breakfast steak.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 729kcal (36%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 49g (98%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 251mg (84%) Sodium 1880mg (78%) Potassium 1056mg (30%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 605IU (12%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 216mg (22%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 729 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 729kcal 36%
Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Protein 49g 98%
Fat 35g 54%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 251mg 84%
Sodium 1880mg 78%
Potassium 1056mg 22%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 605IU 12%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 216mg 22%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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