Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy

INGREDIENTS:

For the Steak:

4 Cube Steaks (About 1 ½ lbs)

1 ¼ cups All-Purpose Flour

½ tsp Kosher Salt

1 tsp Fresh Cracked Black Pepper

¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper

½ tsp Paprika

2 eggs, beaten

½ cup whole milk

Vegetable Oil for Frying

For the Gravy:

3 Tbsp Butter

3 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour

2 Cups Whole Milk

½ tsp Kosher Salt

1 ½ tsp Fresh Cracked Black Pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

For the Steak:

1️ Prepare the Coating: In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and paprika. In another bowl, whisk eggs and milk.

2️ Bread the Steaks: Dredge each steak in flour, dip in egg mixture, then dredge in flour again. Ensure an even coating and shake off any excess.

3️ Fry the Steaks: Heat vegetable oil (2 inches deep) in a cast iron pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry steaks for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Rest on a paper towel-lined plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.

For the Gravy:

4️ Make the Roux: Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 2-3 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk until the mixture thickens.

5️ Season the Gravy: Remove from heat and stir in salt and pepper.

To Serve: Plate the steaks and generously ladle gravy on top. Serve with mashed potatoes and vegetables for a complete meal.

ENJOY