Best 5 Chicken Fried Steak And Gravy Recipes

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**Chicken Fried Steak and Gravy: A Southern Comfort Food Classic**

Chicken fried steak is a Southern comfort food classic that is sure to please the whole family. This dish is made with tenderized cube steak that is coated in a seasoned flour mixture and then fried until golden brown. It is then smothered in a rich and flavorful gravy. Chicken fried steak is often served with mashed potatoes, green beans, and cornbread.

This article provides two recipes for chicken fried steak and gravy. The first recipe is for a traditional chicken fried steak, while the second recipe is for a healthier version that uses whole wheat flour and low-fat milk. Both recipes are easy to follow and produce delicious results.

In addition to the two chicken fried steak recipes, this article also includes a recipe for homemade gravy. This gravy is made with pan drippings, beef broth, and flour. It is the perfect complement to chicken fried steak.

Whether you are looking for a traditional or a healthier version of chicken fried steak, you are sure to find a recipe in this article that you will love. So gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy this classic Southern dish.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN (COUNTRY) FRIED STEAK AND WHITE GRAVY (BOBBY FLAY)



Chicken (Country) Fried Steak and White Gravy (Bobby Flay) image

This recipe comes from the throw down on the Food Network. I tried a lot of different CFS recipes and this one is great. Thanks Bobby!

Provided by Londonsbk

Categories     Meat

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/4 lbs boneless round steak, fat trimmed and pounded a 1/4-inch thick
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
salt, Kosher
black pepper, fresh ground
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
canola oil
1/2 lb thick slab bacon, cut into lardons
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk, heated
2 tablespoons heavy cream
fresh thyme, finely chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper
fresh thyme sprig

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Cut the steak into 4 equal portions.
  • Place the buttermilk in a medium baking dish and season with salt and pepper. Combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne and 2 teaspoons kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper in a bowl and divide between 2 baking dishes.
  • Dredge the pieces a few at a time in the flour mixture and pat off excess, then dip in the buttermilk and allow excess to drain off. Dredge in the second dish of flour and pat off the excess. Put the chicken pieces on a baking rack set over a baking sheet while the oil heats.
  • Place 1-inch of oil in a large cast iron skillet until it reaches 350 degrees F on a thermometer. Add the steak, 2 pieces at a time and cook until golden brown on both sides. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels and season with salt. Repeat with the remaining meat. Transfer the meat to a rack set on a baking sheet and place in the oven to keep warm while you make the gravy.
  • Remove all but 2 tablespoons of the fat from the pan, leaving the crunchy pieces from the breading. Add the bacon and cook until golden brown and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels.
  • Return the pan to the stove over medium heat. Whisk the flour into the pan and let cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the warm milk and continue to cook, whisking occasionally until thickened. Stir in the heavy cream and thyme and season with salt and lots of freshly ground black pepper. Serve 1 piece per person ladled with some of the sauce and garnished with a few pieces of bacon. Garnish with thyme sprigs.

CHICKEN FRIED STEAK AND CREAM GRAVY



Chicken Fried Steak and Cream Gravy image

True Texas grub! Should be the 'official' state food of Texas! There is not a restaurant that I know of that does not have their version of CFS on the menu! At least around here! Now, you will notice that there are lots of places where you add salt and pepper so use a light hand so that the finished product is not over salty or peppery. This is my tried and true version I have made since dh and I were just dating. Now, be ready cuz this makes a lot of gravy! Dh loves to drown his steak and potatoes with it! If you want to be truly Texan, serve this with mashed potatoes or french fries and some kind of bread like biscuits or Texas toast. Any leftover gravy can be used to top biscuits for breakfast! You may even want to make extra bacon and crumble that into the gravy in the morning- two meals in one! My kind of multi-tasking!

Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope

Categories     Steak

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 lbs boneless round steak, tenderized if possible
1/2 lb thick slab bacon, preferably peppered
1 cup milk
1 egg
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon onion powder
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
season salt (like season-all) (optional)
vegetable oil, for frying (shortening is best but liquid veg oil is fine too)
1/4 cup flour
2 -3 cups milk, use whole milk, adjust for the thickness of gravy you prefer, warmed
2 tablespoons drippings, cooked bits on the bottom of the pan plus the reserved bacon drippings to equal the total
4 green onions, chopped
salt, to taste
fresh coarse ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Grab two dishes large enough to accommodate the steak. Combine the milk and egg in one and the flour and season salt in the other. I like to use plates with a turned up rim to keep things on the plate.
  • Trim fat from steak and cut it into 4 pieces. Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder and a little salt and pepper over the steaks. Rub the seasonings into the meat and allow it to rest for a few minutes. Now pound the meat using a meat tenderizer if possible or anything heavy if not. Pound until meat is thin, about 1/4 inch, yes even if it already tenderized. You want this to melt in your mouth.
  • Heat enough shortening or oil in a large skillet- preferably cast iron- until the oil reaches 350 degrees. If you don't have a thermometer drop a little bit of flour in, the oil should sizzle nicely just like for fried chicken.
  • Meanwhile, turn the steak in the flour one at a time and shake to remove any extra flour. Now dunk the meat into the egg wash and let the extra drip off. Now put the meat back in the flour and turn it well to coat the whole piece really good. Place the meat on a cooling rack and repeat til each piece is coated.
  • When the oil reaches 350 degrees add the steak but do not overcrowd the pan. You may need to do this in two batches. Cook until golden brown and then turn to brown other side, again just like frying chicken. Remove to a cooling rack with a plate underneath to catch the oil and keep warm in the oven until all the meat is done.
  • Cut the bacon into pieces about an inch in size and add to skillet that still has all the oil and drippings from the steaks. Fry until bacon is cooked and starts to brown but is not really crispy. Remove all but 2 tablespoons of oil and all the drippings you can in the pan for the gravy.
  • Stir in the chopped green onion and the reserved bacon pieces. Sprinkle the flour over top and cook until the flour just starts to turn color a little. You want it to stay creamy in color so do not brown it. (I usually just use what is leftover from turning the meat)
  • Meanwhile, pour milk in a glass measuring cup and microwave to warm it.
  • Whisk milk into the flour in the pan stir often, cooking until gravy is as thick as you like it. Please adjust the amount of milk if you like so that it is the right consistency for you. Add salt coarse ground black pepper to taste.
  • To serve: Place one piece of meat on plate and spoon gravy over meat. Add more salt and coarse ground black pepper on top if desired.
  • You can garnish with a little extra chopped green onion and crumbled bacon if you wanna git fancy!
  • Hope you enjoy!

CHICKEN FRIED STEAK WITH MASHED POTATOES AND PEPPERED CREAM GRAVY RECIPE - (4.2/5)



Chicken Fried Steak with Mashed Potatoes and Peppered Cream Gravy Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by kelsa94

Number Of Ingredients 15

CHICKEN FRIED STEAK:
4 Omaha Steaks Top Sirloin Steaks
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
2 large eggs, beaten
Vegetable oil, for frying
MASHED POTATOES
1-1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup milk, or as needed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
PEPPERED CREAM GRAVY
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1-1/2 cups milk, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in a saucepan of cold salted water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until just tender. Drain the potatoes and return to the saucepan. Place the pan over low heat and let the potatoes dry for 2 to 3 minutes, shaking constantly. Add the butter and mash with a potato masher until fairly smooth. Stir in enough milk to reach a creamy consistency, season with salt and pepper, and continue to cook until heated through. While the potatoes are boiling, pat the steaks dry and season with salt and pepper. Sift the flour onto a plate and dredge the steaks in flour. Using the flat side of meat cleaver or rolling pin, pound out the steaks until they are about 1/4 to 3/8 inch thick. Dredge again in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip the steaks into the beaten eggs, and then again in flour, making sure all of the beef is well covered with flour. Pour enough oil into a large skillet to come about 1/4 inch up the sides and set over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, carefully add the steaks with tongs and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Remove the steaks and keep warm. To prepare the gravy, pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the oil and remove any burnt drippings from the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium, and add the flour, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 or 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the flour is light golden. Slowly whisk in the milk, about 1/2 cup at a time. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the gravy is thick and creamy, stirring constantly, about 7 or 8 minutes. Season again with salt and pepper, if necessary. Serve the gravy over the chicken-fried steaks and mashed potatoes.

CHICKEN FRIED STEAK AND GRAVY



Chicken Fried Steak and Gravy image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 pounds round steak, thinly sliced into 3-inch pieces
Salt and ground black pepper
Salt and ground black pepper
4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
5 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 1/4 cups whole milk
3 cups vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Place a large piece of plastic wrap on a clean surface. Place a piece of the steak on the plastic wrap and top with a second piece of plastic wrap. Using the textured side of a meat mallet, tenderize the steak until it is very thin. Flip and repeat on the other side. Repeat with the remaining pieces of meat. Season generously with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Place 4 cups of the flour in a large bowl or shallow dish. Combine the eggs and 1/4 cup of the milk in a separate bowl. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Flick some flour into the oil; when it sizzles the oil is hot enough. Dredge the steak in the flour, coating both sides and shaking off excess. Dip in the milk and then again in the flour. Fry the steak, a few pieces at a time, until the edges turn golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Pour the cooking grease into a heatproof bowl or measuring cup. Without cleaning the skillet, return it to the stove over medium-low heat. Add 1/4 cup of the drippings to the skillet, scraping up all the brown bits on the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. When the oil is hot, whisk in the remaining 1/4 cup flour until the flour begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Slowly add the remaining 2 cups milk, whisking constantly until the gravy begins to thicken, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the fried steak to a serving plate and drizzle with the gravy.

CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK AND GRAVY



Chicken-Fried Steak and Gravy image

Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb. beef tip steak
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup flour
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 Tbs. parsley, chopped
1/4-cup grated Parmesan cheese
Gray salt
freshly-ground black pepper
extra-virgin olive oil for frying
2 Tbs. flour
2 Tbs. red wine
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
2 Tbs. butter

Steps:

  • Cut steak into 4 even portions and place between 2 sheets of plastic wrap. Using a meat tenderizer, pound meat to 1/4-inch thickness.
  • Place eggs in a shallow mixing bowl or pie dish and place 1 cup flour in another shallow bowl. In a third shallow bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon parsley and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Coat steaks with flour and shake off excess. Dip steaks in egg and into breading mixture, pressing mixture into steaks so it sticks. At this point you can cover and refrigerate steaks for up to 2 hours.
  • Heat about 1/3-cup of oil in a large skillet. Add steaks and cook until coating is golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and reserve oil in skillet for gravy. Cover steaks to keep warm.
  • To make gravy, drain some of the olive oil from the saute pan, leaving about 2 tablespoons (make sure to keep the browned bits from the steaks in the pan as these add great flavor). Over medium heat, add flour and whisk into oil until flour turns golden brown, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in red wine. Whisk in broth and cream. Return to heat and whisk until smooth and thick. Remove from heat and stir in butter and remaining parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Pour gravy over steaks before serving.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality beefsteak, such as rib-eye or sirloin.
  • Tenderize the steak before cooking by pounding it with a meat mallet or using a tenderizing marinade.
  • Coat the steak evenly in flour before frying to help create a crispy crust.
  • Use a heavy skillet or griddle over medium-high heat to cook the steak. This will help to create a nice sear on the outside while cooking the steak evenly throughout.
  • Cook the steak for 3-4 minutes per side, or until it is cooked to your desired doneness.
  • Make sure the gravy is nice and thick. If it is too thin, add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) and cook until thickened.
  • Serve the chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes, green beans, and gravy.

Conclusion:

Chicken fried steak is a classic Southern comfort food dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. The steak is tender and juicy, the gravy is rich and flavorful, and the mashed potatoes and green beans are the perfect sides. Follow these tips to make the best chicken fried steak you've ever had!

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