Chicken Fried Steak: The Ultimate Comfort Food Classic

Crispy, golden, and smothered in silky homemade gravy — **Chicken Fried Steak** is the ultimate comfort food classic. This Southern favorite combines tender cube steak coated in a crunchy, seasoned crust with a rich, peppery white gravy that pulls everything together. It’s the kind of cozy meal that feels like a warm hug on a plate.

✨ Ingredients

For the Steaks

• **4** cube steaks
• **1 cup** all-purpose flour
• **1 teaspoon** garlic powder
• **1 teaspoon** onion powder
• **1 teaspoon** paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• **2** large eggs
• **¼ cup** milk
• Oil, for frying

For the Gravy

• **2 tablespoons** butter
• **2 tablespoons** all-purpose flour
• **2 cups** milk
• Salt and pepper, to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the CoatingsIn one shallow dish, mix together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In another dish, whisk together the eggs and milk until smooth.
2. Dredge the SteaksDip each cube steak into the seasoned flour, then into the egg mixture, and **back into the flour again** for a perfect double coating.
3. Fry Until CrispyHeat about ½ inch of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the steaks and fry for **4–5 minutes per side**, or until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
4. Make the GravyIn a clean skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for **1–2 minutes**, stirring constantly, until lightly golden. Slowly pour in the milk, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Cook until thick and creamy, then season generously with salt and pepper.
5. Serve and EnjoyPlate the crispy steaks and spoon the warm, creamy gravy over the top. Serve immediately — ideally with **mashed potatoes**, **buttermilk biscuits**, or **buttery corn** on the side for the full Southern experience.

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