Chicken Fried Steak Gravy (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Steak
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A little vegetable oil for frying up the steaks
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2 beaten eggs (big ones)
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1 teaspoon salt
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About 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne (don’t worry, it’s optional)
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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A cup of flour (split into two parts)
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1 cup buttermilk or whole milk with a splash of vinegar (great for soaking)
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4 cube steaks (or round steaks) about 6-8 ounces each, make 'em thin
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1 teaspoon paprika
→ Gravy
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Salt—toss in as much as you like
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Black pepper—shake it in to your taste
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Half a teaspoon of garlic powder
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2 cups regular or almond milk (unsweetened)
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3 tablespoons flour (all-purpose works)
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3 tablespoons butter or those leftover pan juices
# Instructions:
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Pour out oil until you've got about 3 tablespoons left in your pan. Whisk in the flour and let that cook for a minute. Add your milk slowly, sprinkle in garlic powder too, then stir. Keep simmering till it thickens—like 3-5 minutes—then season with salt and pepper.
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In a skillet, heat about half an inch of oil over medium-high heat (175–190°C). Set down the steaks, fry ‘em 3-4 minutes per side until the crust looks golden and crunchy. Put onto a rack or paper towels so extra oil drips off.
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Take each steak from the buttermilk bath and give it a second to drip. Dip in plain flour, then dunk in the egg, then coat all over in your seasoned flour. Press the flour on so it sticks well.
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In a shallow bowl, whisk together half your flour with the garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Grab a second bowl for the rest of the flour and a third bowl for beating up your eggs.
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Lay your steaks flat in a big dish and pour the buttermilk mix on top. Pop ‘em in the fridge anywhere from half an hour up to 2 hours.
# Notes:
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Letting the steak soak in buttermilk makes it tender. Double dipping creates that crunchy outside, and the pan gravy just brings it all together.