The Comfort of Country Fried Steak
Well howdy there, friends! Pull up a chair and let’s talk about one of life’s simplest pleasures: country fried steak. Picture this: it’s a lazy Sunday afternoon, and the sweet aroma of seasoned steak is dancing in the air. You hear the sizzle of oil in your trusty cast iron skillet, and the rich, creamy gravy is bubbling away on the stove. Now that’s what I call good ol’ country cooking! Nothing sticks to your ribs quite like this stick-to-your-ribs kind of meal. Trust me, this recipe is made with love and butter!
Ingredients You’ll Need
For this mouthwatering dish that serves four, gather the following ingredients:
- 4 cube steaks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (for coating)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 cup milk (for gravy)
- 1/4 cup flour (for gravy)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- A dash of black pepper (for gravy)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Now let’s get cooking! Here’s how Bubba likes to do it:
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Pound those cube steaks until they’re nice and tender, then season with salt and pepper. Don’t skimp on the love!
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Next, dredge each steak in flour, dip it in the egg wash, and coat it again with flour. That golden crust is what we’re aiming for!
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Heat your vegetable oil in that cast iron skillet and fry the steaks until they reach crispy perfection. Oh, the sound of crunch!
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Don’t rush the gravy — it’s the heart of the dish! Use the drippings to make your rich, creamy white gravy with milk, flour, and a sprinkle of black pepper.
Serving Ideas & Storage Tips
Serve this heavenly dish with some mashed potatoes, collard greens, cornbread, or fluffy biscuits. And let me tell ya, if you ain’t got mashed potatoes, you better make some, ’cause that gravy needs a home!
As for leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge. They’ll taste mighty fine the next day, but I guarantee they won’t last long with a family around!