Servings: 4–6
Ingredients
For the Steak:
- 4–6 cube steaks
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp seasoned salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp hot sauce, optional
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Gravy:
- 3 tbsp pan drippings or butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2½ cups whole milk
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp paprika
Method
- Pat the cube steaks dry with paper towels.
- In a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and seasoned salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, and hot sauce.
- Dip each steak into the seasoned flour, then into the buttermilk mixture, and back into the flour. Press the flour firmly onto the steak for a crispy coating.
- Heat about ½ inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the steaks in batches for about 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
- Carefully pour off excess oil, leaving about 3 tablespoons of pan drippings in the skillet.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in the milk until smooth. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Simmer for 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the gravy is creamy and thick.
- Spoon the peppered gravy over the crispy country fried steaks.
- Serve hot with mashed potatoes, green beans, biscuits, or your favorite Southern sides. 🍽️