Paula Deen Country Fried Steak Recipe
Do you love classic Southern comfort food? The Paula Deen Country Fried Steak Recipe is perfect for you.
Equipment
- Large cast iron skillet
- Shallow Mixing Bowls
- Wire cooling rack
- Whisk
- Meat Mallet
- Tongs
- Paper towels
Ingredients
- 4 Cube Steaks
- 2 Cups All-purpose Flour
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 1 Tsp Black Pepper
- 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 2 Large Eggs
- 0.5 Cup Whole Milk For Wash
- 0.25 Cup Vegetable Oil
- 2 Tbsp Butter
- 2 Cups Whole Milk For Gravy
Instructions
- Season your cube steaks with the house seasoning. Use salt, pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
- Prepare two shallow bowls for the breading process. Put flour in one and whisked eggs in another.
- Dip each steak into the flour first. Shake off any extra flour from the meat gently.
- Move the floured steak into the egg mixture. Coat both sides of the meat completely and evenly.
- Place the steak back into the flour again. Press the flour firmly into the meat with your fingers.
- Heat the oil in your large skillet. Make sure the oil is hot before adding meat.
- Fry the steaks for three minutes per side. They should look golden brown and very crispy.
- Remove the steaks and set them aside. Pour out most of the oil but keep the bits.
- Add butter and flour to the hot skillet. Whisk them together to make a thick golden paste.
- Slowly pour in the milk while whisking fast. Let the gravy simmer until it becomes very thick.
Notes
- Always use room temperature meat for even cooking.
- Do not crowd the pan while frying the steaks.
- Press the flour hard so it stays on.
- Whisk the gravy constantly to avoid any flour lumps.
- Test oil heat with a tiny pinch of flour.
- Use a cast iron pan for the best crust.
- Season every layer of the dish for big flavor.
- Keep finished steaks in a warm oven while frying.