Country Fried Steak
Country fried steak is a quintessential Southern comfort dish that combines crispy, golden-brown breading with tender, juicy beef, all smothered in creamy gravy. This easy-to-make recipe will impress at family dinners or brunch gatherings, delivering rich flavors and nostalgic memories with every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef round steak
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (divided)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour (for gravy)
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Tenderize the beef round steak to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Set up a coating station with three shallow dishes: one for seasoned flour, one for beaten eggs mixed with buttermilk, and one for extra flour.
- Dredge each steak in seasoned flour, dip in the egg mixture, and coat again in flour.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry steaks until golden brown on both sides (3-4 minutes each).
- For the gravy, drain excess oil from the skillet, leaving about two tablespoons. Whisk in butter and flour until bubbling. Gradually add beef broth and milk while stirring until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Serve steaks generously topped with gravy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with gravy (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg