Description
Chicken fried steak is the epitome of comfort food, featuring a crispy, golden crust that encases tender beef, creating a dish that’s sure to please everyone at the table. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, and the rich flavors paired with creamy gravy will have your family and friends asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound beef round steak (top round or sirloin)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- ½ teaspoon paprika (optional)
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Gravy (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by cutting the steak into serving-sized pieces.
- Tenderize the steak using a meat mallet until about half an inch thick.
- Create a breading station: mix flour with salt, pepper, and optional seasonings in one bowl; whisk buttermilk and eggs in another.
- Dredge each piece of steak in the buttermilk mixture, then coat with seasoned flour.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering (around 350°F).
- Fry the breaded steaks for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve with gravy or alongside mashed potatoes for a delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg