Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Pioneer Woman Chicken Fried Steak recipe. Tender cube steaks are coated in a seasoned flour mixture, fried to crispy perfection, and smothered in a creamy gravy. Serve with mashed potatoes for a truly satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Cube Steaks:
- 4 cube steaks (about 4–6 ounces each)
Flour Mixture:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Egg Mixture:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk (divided)
For Frying:
- Vegetable oil
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For the Gravy:
- 1/4 cup flour (from dredging)
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Set up the Dredging Station: Whisk together flour, cornstarch, seasoned salt, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in one bowl. In another bowl, beat eggs with 1/2 cup of milk.
- Dredge the Cube Steaks: Pat the cube steaks dry and coat each in the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, and back in the flour. Press firmly to adhere.
- Fry the Steaks: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and fry steaks until golden brown and crispy.
- Make the Gravy: Prepare gravy in the skillet using flour, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Serve: Plate the chicken fried steaks and top with gravy before serving.
Notes
- This dish is delicious with mashed potatoes or biscuits.
- For a tangier flavor, use buttermilk in the egg mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with gravy
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
