**Chicken Fried Steak Strips with Milk Gravy: A Southern Comfort Food Classic**
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our delectable Chicken Fried Steak Strips smothered in a creamy, savory milk gravy. This Southern classic is a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Tenderized steak strips are coated in a crispy, golden-brown breading and pan-fried to perfection. The accompanying milk gravy is rich, velvety, and packed with umami, thanks to the careful addition of herbs and spices. Served alongside fluffy mashed potatoes, this dish is a true celebration of Southern cuisine. Don't miss out on the additional gravy recipes included in this article, offering variations such as pan drippings gravy, brown gravy, and a vegetarian gravy made with mushrooms. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you feeling satisfied and nostalgic.
CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK WITH QUESO GRAVY
Here's an Americanized taste of the schnitzel brought to Texas by German immigrants in the 19th century, with a Tex-Mexified twist. Instead of serving the fried steaks with a peppery cream gravy, I've followed the teachings of Lisa Fain, who writes the "Homesick Texan" blog and is the author of "Queso! Regional Recipes for the World's Favorite Chile-Cheese Dip," and applied a queso gravy instead - the cheese cut with milk, infused with onion, jalapeño and cumin, and stabilized with a little cornstarch. It's rich eating, to be sure, but as a result I've cut the portion size of the meat down to a mere quarter-pound per person. I like some pico de gallo on top, so there are some raw vegetables above the cheese, and mashed potatoes on the side because that's how chicken-fried steak is served in Texas, whatever's on top of the meat.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Time 45m
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the pieces of steak under plastic wrap or parchment paper, and use a meat hammer or the back of a small pan to pound each to a uniform 1/4-inch thickness, roughly doubling its surface size. Heat oven to 200. Pour 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch of oil into a cast-iron or other large, heavy skillet, and place over medium-high heat.
- Combine salt, pepper, cumin and cayenne pepper in a small bowl, then use the mixture to season the meat aggressively, massaging the spices into the meat.
- Put the flour into a large zip-top bag or baking dish. Beat eggs and milk together in a bowl. Shake each piece of steak in the bag of flour or press into the dish of flour, making sure both sides are well coated. Shake off excess flour, dip steak into milk mixture, and then again into the flour. Shake off excess, and place steak on a large plate or sheet pan. Repeat with remaining steaks.
- When the oil has reached 300 degrees, or a flick of flour sizzles in it furiously, work in batches to cook the steaks in the pan, so that they have room around them, probably just two steaks per batch. They will pop and hiss. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until juices start to bubble out of the top of the coating, then use tongs to turn the pieces over gently, and cook the other side 3 to 4 minutes longer, until they are crisp and golden brown. Transfer cooked steaks to a sheet pan, and keep warm in the oven.
- Remove steaks from oven and serve, topping each steak with queso gravy and, if you like, some pico de gallo or favorite salsa.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 665, UnsaturatedFat 33 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 524 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
CHICKEN FRIED STEAK STRIPS WITH WHITE MILK GRAVY
A whimsical twist on an American classic! Especially for the kids!
Provided by TROY RAY
Categories Steaks and Chops
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- 1. Cut beef in 1/4" to 3/8" thick strips, cross grain. Season with kosher salt and pepper; set aside.
- 2. Lightly beat egg and combine with milk in a mixing bowl.
- 3. In a cake pan or small casserole dish, combine the flour, garlic and onion powders, seasoning salt, paprika, parsley and cayenne pepper.
- 4. Preheat 1/2" of peanut oil in a cast iron skillet; hot enough for frying [about 325 to 370 degrees].
- 5. Dredge the first strip in the egg / milk mixture, shake off excess, then dredge in the "dry batter". Repeat process two more times [per strip].
- 6. Carefully place the strips in the skillet; don't crowd. Fry until golden brown and crispy [about 3 to 4 minutes per side, depending on the oils' temperature]. Drain on paper towels or an un-coated brown paper bag.
- 7. In a sauce pan, melt butter for the gravy. Add milk and heat until the sides begin to bubble. Add in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Slowly whisk in wondra flour and mix until thick and creamy. If the gravy is too thick, or you prefer a thinner gravy, add more half & half or broth. Season with kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to your liking.
- 8. Use gravy as a dip or slather on as a topping. Enjoy!
CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK & GRAVY
As a child, my grandmother taught me how to make this chicken-fried steak. I taught my daughters, and when my granddaughters are bigger, I'll show them, too. -Donna Cater, Fort Ann, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place 1 cup flour in a shallow bowl. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk eggs and 1/2 cup milk until blended. Sprinkle steaks with 3/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Dip in flour to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then again in flour., In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil over medium heat. Add steaks; cook until golden brown and a thermometer reads 160°, 4-6 minutes on each side. Remove from pan; drain on paper towels. Keep warm., Remove all but 2 tablespoons oil from pan. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until smooth; cook and stir over medium heat until golden brown, 3-4 minutes. Gradually whisk in water and remaining milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with steaks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 563 calories, Fat 28g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 148mg cholesterol, Sodium 839mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 46g protein.
CHICKEN FRIED STEAK WITH GRAVY
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the steak: Begin with setting up an assembly line of dishes. Mix the milk with the eggs in one; the flour mixed with the seasoned salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper, paprika and cayenne in another; and the meat in a third. Then have one clean plate at the end to receive the breaded meat.
- Work with one piece of meat at a time. Sprinkle both sides with kosher salt and black pepper, then place it in the flour mixture. Turn to coat. Place the meat into the milk/egg mixture, turning to coat. Finally, place it back in the flour and turn to coat (dry mixture/wet mixture/dry mixture). Place the breaded meat on the clean plate, then repeat with the remaining meat.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter. Drop in a few sprinkles of flour to make sure it's sufficiently hot. When the butter sizzles immediately, you know it's ready. (It should not brown right away, if it does, the fire is too hot.) Cook the meat, 3 pieces at a time, until the edges start to look golden brown, about 2 minutes each side. Remove the meat to a paper towel-lined plate and keep them warm by covering lightly with another plate or a sheet of foil. Repeat until all the meat is cooked.
- After all the meat is fried, pour off the grease into a heatproof bowl. Without cleaning the skillet, return it to the stove over medium-low heat. Add 1/4 cup of the grease back to the skillet and allow it to heat up.
- For the gravy: When the grease is hot, sprinkle the flour evenly over the grease. Using a whisk, mix the flour with the grease, creating a golden-brown paste. Add more flour if it looks overly greasy; add a little more grease if it becomes too pasty/clumpy. Keep cooking until the roux reaches a deep golden brown color.
- Pour in the milk, whisking constantly. Add the seasoned salt and black pepper to taste and cook, whisking, until the gravy is smooth and thick, 5 to 10 minutes. Be prepared to add more milk if it becomes overly thick. Be sure to taste to make sure gravy is sufficiently seasoned.
- Serve the meat next to a big side of mashed potatoes. Pour gravy over the whole shebang!
CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK WITH SPICED MILK GRAVY
Steps:
- For the marinade: Soak the tenderized steaks in the buttermilk for 1 hour or up to overnight. This will help tenderize the meat. For the spiced milk gravy: Like any good gravy, we are starting out with a simple roux of equal parts butter and flour. Melt the butter in a medium saucepot over medium heat, then whisk in the flour. Cook the flour and butter until it's a light blond color (just enough to cook the raw taste out), about 2 minutes, and then whisk in the broth and milk. Bring the gravy to a simmer and cook until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add in the Worcestershire sauce, peppercorns, brine, hot sauce and salt to taste and bring back to a simmer. Check for seasoning and set aside until ready to use. For the chicken-fried steaks: Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Add the flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, baking soda, cayenne and onion powder to a shallow baking dish. Remove the steaks from the buttermilk and place each steak in the flour mixture, coating all of the sides and shaking off the excess. Next, dip the steaks back into the buttermilk, coating them on all sides and allowing the excess to drip off. Return to the flour mixture once again, shaking off the excess. Reserve the flour mixture for dredging the steak a third time for an extra-crispy crust after resting. Let the steaks sit on a wire rack in the fridge 30 minutes (this will help the coating to really adhere to the chicken-fried steak). Then re-dredge in the seasoned flour just before frying. Heat 1-inch vegetable oil in large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F. Working in batches of two at a time, place the steaks in the hot oil and fry until golden brown, using tongs to turn once, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a wire rack set over a baking sheet and place in the oven to keep warm. Repeat the process with all the steaks. Transfer the chicken-fried steaks to individual plates. Spoon the Spiced Milk Gravy over the steak and serve immediately.
CHICKEN FRIED STEAK WITH GRAVY
A misleading name, as chicken is in no way, shape, or form involved. Deep-fried steak covered in a combination brown and white gravy. Best with some eggs and hash browns.
Provided by Brian Genest
Categories Beef Steaks
Time 2h10m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 31
Steps:
- Trim fat caps off steaks. Rub steaks with salt, then Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce. Let rest for 30 minutes.
- Transfer one steak to a cutting board and cover with plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet to pound the steak until it is about half the original thickness and twice the original area. Repeat with remaining two steaks.
- Place 2 cups flour in a shallow bowl. Whisk buttermilk, eggs, and hot sauce together in a second bowl. Combine remaining 3 cups flour, bread crumbs, baking powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, sea salt, chile seasoning, black pepper, thyme, oregano, sweet paprika, chipotle powder, cumin, sage, mustard powder, and cayenne pepper in a third, large bowl.
- Dunk each piece of steak in the plain flour, then in the egg wash, and then in the breading, making sure it gets completely coated in each step. Transfer to a plate and refrigerate for 1 hour; this is crucial and ensures the breading will adhere to the meat.
- When ready to cook, prepare gravy: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and stir until the mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Gradually whisk beef broth into the flour mixture, then gradually whisk in cream, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, to let it further thicken. Keep warm as you cook the steaks.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Drop steaks into the hot oil and fry until breading is crisp and golden brown, 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Serve hot steaks with gravy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1674.2 calories, Carbohydrate 207 g, Cholesterol 309.8 mg, Fat 56.2 g, Fiber 10.1 g, Protein 81.1 g, SaturatedFat 24.5 g, Sodium 5435.8 mg
MOCK CHICKEN FRIED STEAK WITH MILK GRAVY
My mother made these for us four girls. Money was tight and she couldn't afford steak very often. These use ground beef. I use a 80/20 lean to fat. You can use ground round but it tends to be a little too dry. This is great with mashed potatoes. Everyone I have ever made it for loved it. The first time my DH had it he never knew it was ground beef. He just commented on the tenderness of the steak!
Provided by Judedeva
Categories Meat
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix 2 cups flour with salt and pepper.
- Shape ground beef into four thin patties.
- Dip patties into flour, then beaten egg, then flour again.
- Put shortening, oil or lard into a heavy skillet over medium high heat.
- When a little flour sprinkled into skillet begins to sizzle, add patties.
- Cook for about 5 minutes per side.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- To make gravy:.
- Remove all but four tablespoons of fat from skillet.
- Stir in 4 tablespoons of dredging flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Stir, scraping up browned bits, for about one minute till light brown.
- Whisk in milk gradually.
- Whisk until thick and bubbly.
- Remove from heat.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste.
- Stir well.
THE BEST CHICKEN FRIED STEAK
I received this recipe from a co-worker about 5 years ago. This is by far the best chicken fried steak I've ever had. I've made this numerous times for my picky eater son and my southern-raised better half, as well as other family and friends. I get nothing but rave reviews each time.
Provided by norah
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Beef Steaks
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 791.1 calories, Carbohydrate 71.1 g, Cholesterol 123.6 mg, Fat 34.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 47 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 1393.4 mg, Sugar 16.1 g
Tips:
- To tenderize the steak, use a meat mallet or the back of a heavy skillet to pound it thin. This will help the steak cook evenly and quickly.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
- Be sure to dredge the steak strips in the flour mixture before frying. This will help the breading adhere to the steak and create a crispy crust.
- When frying the steak strips, be sure to use a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. This will help the steak strips cook evenly and quickly.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet when frying the steak strips. This will cause the steak strips to steam instead of fry and result in a soggy breading.
- To make the milk gravy, be sure to use a whisk to constantly stir the gravy as it cooks. This will help prevent the gravy from curdling.
- Season the gravy to taste with salt and pepper. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika, to taste.
Conclusion:
Chicken-fried steak strips with milk gravy is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The steak strips are tender and juicy, and the breading is crispy and flavorful. The milk gravy is rich and creamy, and it perfectly complements the steak strips. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Here are some additional tips for making chicken-fried steak strips with milk gravy:
- You can use any type of steak for this recipe, but flank steak or round steak are good choices.
- If you don't have a meat mallet, you can use the back of a heavy skillet to pound the steak thin.
- Be sure to use a heavy skillet when frying the steak strips. This will help the steak strips cook evenly and quickly.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet when frying the steak strips. This will cause the steak strips to steam instead of fry and result in a soggy breading.
- Season the gravy to taste with salt and pepper. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika, to taste.
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