Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy

This crunchy, comforting chicken fried steak is deep-fried and served with a homemade creamy gravy that the entire family will enjoy.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 1674 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 quart peanut oil for frying, or as needed
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 tablespoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground chipotle powder
• 1 tablespoon ground ancho chile powder
• 3 (8 ounce) beef eye of round steaks
• 0.5 teaspoon ground sage
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1.5 cups beef broth
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.25 cup heavy cream
• 0.5 cup buttermilk
• 0.5 teaspoon ground mustard powder
• 1.5 tablespoons smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot ®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Trim fat caps off steaks. Rub steaks with salt, then Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce. Let rest for 30 minutes.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Serve hot steaks with gravy.