Country Fried Steak
Crispy golden beef smothered in creamy black pepper gravy, the diner classic that never misses.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1 1/2 lbs steak
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
Missing something? Save this recipe to Anychef and it rebuilds around what's actually in your kitchen — and writes the grocery list for the rest.
Save this recipeInstructions
- 1
Cut the steak into 4 portions and pound each between plastic wrap to 1/4 inch thick.
- 2
Whisk the eggs with 1/2 cup milk in one dish, and mix the flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and 1 tsp pepper in another.
- 3
Dredge each steak in flour, then egg, then flour again, pressing hard so the coating sticks.
- 4
Heat the oil in a 12 inch skillet to 350°F and fry the steaks 3 to 4 minutes per side until deep golden, then drain on a rack.
- 5
Pour off all but 3 tbsp of oil, whisk in 3 tbsp of the seasoned flour, and cook 1 minute until bubbling.
- 6
Slowly whisk in the remaining 2 cups milk and simmer until the gravy thickens, about 4 minutes, then season generously with black pepper.
- 7
Smother the steaks in gravy and serve hot.
