Best 5 Authentic Texas Chicken Fried Steak Seasoning Mix Recipes

THE ULTIMATE TEXAS CHICKEN FRIED STEAK RECIPE

Steps:

• Begin with the round steak. Place the round steak inside the butcher paper it comes in, or use parchment or wax paper to cover the individual steaks on both sides while pounding flat. Pound out your steaks with a tenderizing mallet to thin 1/4-inch slices. They will get bigger and wider as you go. I alternate between the spiky side and the flat side of the mallet as I go.
• Combine the flour, seasoning salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and cornstarch in a bowl and whisk it well, then place it on a large platter.
• In a glass dish (big enough to dunk a whole steak) combine the three eggs and milk and whisk into a thin mixture to make an egg wash.
• Dip each steak into flour, shake it off, then into egg wash, shake it off, then back into the flour. Place each steak on a nice big cookie sheet. Repeat with all the steaks, then transfer into the refrigerator for a half-hour. Do not skip this step. This is giving the flour mixture time to bind and develop. Meanwhile, you can clean up, remembering to reserve 4 tablespoons of seasoned flour for the gravy.
• To cook the steaks, fill a cast-iron skillet about halfway with canola oil. Heat the oil to 350°F on medium-high heat. (You can test the oil with the back of a wooden spoon. When it bubbles around the spoon, it's hot enough. This happens at about 350°F.)
• Using tongs, place a steak in the oil. It should immediately start to bubble and cook, but not explode with activity. If it does, you will want to turn the heat down a nudge. Depending on the size of your skillet, you can cook two or more at the same time. Especially if you preheated that cast-iron skillet. You may have to monitor the heat when adding new steaks. I think a good secret is to let the majority of the first steak get nice and well fried on one side before trying to add in another one.
• Watch the edges of the steak for a golden-brown color. The edges will tell you what it looks like underneath! When you feel like the sides look golden brown, flip the steak and repeat frying on the other side, 4-5 minutes depending on the pan used.
• As each steak is done, remove it from the pan and immediately salt it on each side. Hold on a cookie sheet in a preheated oven at about 225°F. This will keep them hot while you cook the other steaks, but they are best served quickly for maximum crispiness.
• When all of the steaks are resting and toasting in the oven, pour all the grease out of the skillet except about 3-4 tablespoons and turn the heat down to low. Sprinkle in the reserved flour and whisk until a brown paste begins to form.
• Slowly whisk in one can of milk and whisk until it is thoroughly combined. Turn the heat up to medium and whisk as the gravy begins to take form and thicken, which happens when the mixture starts to simmer. Little bubbles will begin to form. Keep the heat around medium.
• I usually add another 1/2 can of milk as I decide how thin/thick I want my gravy . . . that's just a preference thing. Feel free to do what you like. Add the lemon juice, onion and garlic powder, and salt. We crack freshly ground pepper in just before serving and sprinkle on fresh thyme from our herb garden.
• Top the chicken-fried steaks with gravy and serve with your favorite sides.

TEX-MEX CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 250˚ F. Combine the potatoes, milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 10 minutes. Remove to a bowl with a slotted spoon; reserve the milk.
• Meanwhile, heat 3/4 inch vegetable oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375˚ F. Whisk 1 1/2 cups flour with 1 tablespoon chili powder in a shallow bowl. Whisk the buttermilk, egg, remaining 1 tablespoon chili powder and a pinch of salt in a separate bowl. Season the steaks with salt and pepper. Coat the steaks in the flour, dip in the buttermilk, then coat in the flour again.
• Working in batches, fry the steaks, turning once, until crisp and golden, 5 minutes; transfer to a rack set on a baking sheet. Season with salt and keep warm in the oven. Reserve the cooking oil.
• Put the peas and carrots in a microwave-safe bowl and add 2 tablespoons water; cover and microwave until hot, 4 minutes. Mix 3 tablespoons of the reserved cooking oil and the remaining 1/4 cup flour in a bowl with a fork. Return the milk to a boil, whisk in the flour mixture and cook, whisking, until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to low and add the potatoes; warm through, 1 minute. Serve the steak with the potatoes and peas and carrots. Top with more gravy and chopped chives.

AUTHENTIC TEXAS CHICKEN FRIED STEAK SEASONING MIX

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together well & store in airtight jar or other container. Shake well before using. To use, simply.
• sprinkle over both sides of steak before proceeding with desired recipe.

THE BEST CHICKEN FRIED STEAK

Steps:

• Pound the steaks to about 1/4-inch thickness. Place 2 cups of flour in a shallow bowl. Stir together the baking powder, baking soda, pepper, and salt in a separate shallow bowl; stir in the buttermilk, egg, Tabasco Sauce, and garlic. Dredge each steak first in the flour, then in the batter, and again in the flour. Pat the flour onto the surface of each steak so they are completely coated with dry flour.
• Heat the shortening in a deep cast-iron skillet to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Fry the steaks until evenly golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Place fried steaks on a plate with paper towels to drain. Drain the fat from the skillet, reserving 1/4 cup of the liquid and as much of the solid remnants as possible.
• Return the skillet to medium-low heat with the reserved oil. Whisk the remaining flour into the oil. Scrape the bottom of the pan with a spatula to release solids into the gravy. Stir in the milk, raise the heat to medium, and bring the gravy to a simmer, cook until thick, 6 to 7 minutes. Season with kosher salt and pepper. Spoon the gravy over the steaks to serve.

BIG JOHN'S SPICY CHICKEN FRIED STEAK

Steps:

• Beat together the egg and milk then set aside.
• Combine the flour and spices, mix well, and spread onto a flat tray or plate.
• Dip each steak into the milk/egg mixture and dredge each in the flour mixture, then dip back into the milk/egg mixture.
• Heat 1/2 inch deep cooking oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat for a few minutes.
• Check the temperature with a drop of the egg/milk mixture; if it pops and sizzles, it's ready.
• Carefully place each steak into the hot oil, allowing to fry for 3 to 5 minutes, then turn over and cook another 3 to 5 minutes, depending upon the size of the cutlets.
• Remove steaks from oil and allow to drain on paper towel.
• Leave about 3-4 tablespoons of the oil from frying the steak in the skillet and reduce heat to medium.
• Combine all ingredients for gravy on a bowl and mix until flour is desolved.
• Pour into skillet and cook until desired thickness is reached.