Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of The Ultimate Chicken Fried Steak, a Southern classic that boasts a perfectly crispy exterior paired with a rich, creamy gravy. Ideal for any meal, from hearty breakfasts to satisfying dinners, this dish features tender cube steaks coated in a savory blend of spices and buttermilk. Its irresistible taste is sure to leave everyone asking for seconds. With straightforward preparation steps and easily accessible ingredients, you can enjoy this beloved comfort food at home any time you crave something delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cube steaks (about 1/3 lb each)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons TABASCO® Sauce
- 2 large eggs
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Whole milk (for gravy)
- Heavy whipping cream (for gravy)
Instructions
- Prepare the coating by mixing flour with spices in one bowl and combining buttermilk, TABASCO® Sauce, and eggs in another.
- Dry and season the cube steaks, then dredge in flour mixture, dip in buttermilk mixture, and coat again with flour.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry the breaded steaks until golden brown on both sides.
- Keep warm in the oven while preparing the gravy by whisking together leftover grease with flour, then slowly adding milk and cream until smooth.
- Serve hot with gravy alongside your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak (180g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg