Country Fried Steak

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 tablespoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt (i like johnny's)
• 2 cups water
• 16 ounces cube steaks
• vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 the gravy takes the longest, so start the gravy by combining the chicken broth, milk, salt and pepper in a medium sauce pan over medium heat.
• 2 as it is heating (but before boiling) be very careful and remove about a 1/2 to 1 cup of the hot liquid.
• 3 add flour to the liquid and whisk to combine.
• 4 pour the hot liquid/flour mixture back into the sauce pan and whisk til smooth.
• 5 bring to a boil and cook for 10-15 minutes until thick. stir frequently.
• 6 while the gravy is going, heat oil in a deep fryer or large frying pan to 350°f make sure to have enough oil to cover the steaks while frying.
• 7 sift flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and seasoning salt together into a large shallow bowl.
• 8 pour water into another shallow bowl.
• 9 dredge each steak, one at a time, first in the water, then in the flour. repeat this one more time so that each steak has been coated twice.
• 10 when all steaks have been coated and the oil is hot, drop the steaks, one at a time, into oil. if needed, work in batches. (i usually do.).
• 11 fry for 8-10 minutes, until golden brown. place on wire rack with paper towels underneath to drain. (this keeps 'em crispy).
• 12 serve the steaks hot with gravy poured over.