Country Fried Steak and Milk Gravy

I have been making this for years and my family just loves it. The gravy is great served over the steak, or on mashed potatoes.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 502 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• ½ teaspoon salt, divided
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• ¼ cup lard
• 4 (4 ounce) cube steaks
• 1 ¾ teaspoons ground black pepper, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Season meat with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper; set aside. In a shallow dish, mix flour with 1 teaspoon of the pepper. Dredge each steak in flour. Dip in beaten egg, then dredge in flour again.

Step 2

Heat lard in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Fry steaks 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Step 3

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