Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy
For the Steak: 4 Cube Steaks (about 1 ½ lbs)1 ¼ cups All-Purpose Flour½ tsp Kosher Salt1 tsp Fresh Cracked Black Pepper¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper½ tsp Paprika2 Eggs, beaten½ cup Whole MilkVegetable Oil for FryingFor the Gravy:3 Tbsp Butter3 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour2 Cups Whole Milk½ tsp Kosher Salt1 ½ tsp Fresh Cracked Black Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Coating: In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and paprika. In another bowl, whisk eggs and milk.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.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.Make the Roux: For the gravy, 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.Season the Gravy: Remove from heat and stir in salt and pepper.
