Description
This Texas chicken fried steak features tender cube steak coated in seasoned flour and fried until golden, then topped with creamy homemade pepper gravy. A true Southern comfort classic.
Ingredients
Chicken Fried Steak:
- 1.5 pounds cube steak (4 patties)
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
Cream Gravy:
- 1/4 cup oil and pan drippings
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Season cube steaks with salt and pepper.
- Mix flour and spices in one bowl; whisk buttermilk and eggs in another.
- Dredge steaks in flour, dip in egg mixture, then dredge again in flour.
- Heat oil to 325–350°F and fry steaks 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
- Keep warm while preparing gravy.
- Measure 1/4 cup oil/drippings into skillet; whisk in flour and cook 1–2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in milk; cook until thickened.
- Season gravy and spoon over steaks.
Notes
- Maintain steady oil temperature for even browning.
- Let coated steaks rest before frying to help crust adhere.
- Whisk continuously when adding milk for smooth gravy.
- If gravy thickens too much, thin with warm milk.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes