This is how Grandpa likes his dinner: country-style and wholesome! Grandpa’s Favorite Chicken-Fried Steak features the classic crunchy coating, pan-fried to a golden-brown, enveloping a juicy, tender, beefy steak. Served alongside it? Why, a delicious country gravy, of course! It wouldn’t be Grandpa’s Favorite Chicken-Fried Steak without a hearty, rich gravy! Let the time-honored Southern dish charm you liked it charmed Grandpa!
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups 2% milk, divided
- 4 (6-ounce) beef cubed steaks
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon pepper, divided
- neutral oil, to taste
- 1 cup water
Directions
Step 1 –Place 1 cup of the flour in a shallow bowl.
Step 2 –In a separate shallow bowl, whisk the eggs and 1/2 cup of the milk until blended.
Step 3 –Sprinkle the steaks with 3/4 teaspoon of the salt and 3/4 teaspoon of the pepper.
Step 4 –Dip the steaks in the flour to coat both sides and shake off any excess.
Step 5 –Dip the steaks in the egg mixture and then into the flour again.
Step 6 –In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium heat, heat 1/4-inch of the oil.
Step 7 –Add the steaks to the hot oil and cook until golden-brown and the meat reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F, about 4-6 minutes per side.
Step 8 –Transfer the steaks from the pan and drain them on paper towels. Make sure to keep them warm.
Step 9 –Drain and discard all but 2 tablespoons of the cooking oil from the pan.
Step 10 –Stir in the remaining flour, the remaining salt, and the remaining pepper until smooth.
Step 11 –Cook and stir the gravy mixture over medium heat until golden-brown, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 12 –Gradually whisk in the water and the remaining milk.
Step 13 –Bring the gravy mixture to a boil and stir constantly until thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 14 –Serve the gravy over the steaks.