Country Fried Steak and Milk Gravy

This fried cube steak is cooked in lard until golden brown and crisp, then served with a peppery pan gravy for a simple dinner ready in 30 minutes.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 502 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 4 (4 ounce) cube steaks
• 0.5 teaspoon salt, divided
• 0.25 cup lard
• 1.75 teaspoons ground black pepper, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Season steaks with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; set aside.

Step 2

Combine flour and 1 teaspoon pepper in a shallow plate. Place beaten eggs in a shallow bowl. Dredge seasoned steaks in flour. Dip in eggs, then dredge in flour again.

Step 3

Heat lard in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Fry steaks in hot lard until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 4

Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from the skillet. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons dredging flour into fat. Cook and stir over medium heat for 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook, whisking frequently, until gravy is thickened and bubbly, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoons pepper; gravy should be quite peppery.