Southern Country Fried Steak

Southern Country Fried Steak

Everyone remembers the school's rendition of country fried steak. Those round rubbery, hard to chew pieces of meat and runny gravy along side runny mashed potatoes that left a weird taste in the mouth. Well, don't loose hope, because country fried steak can be a great comfort food when made right and this recipe is sure to leave the family happy, full, and wanting more.

Ingredients:

Prepares egg and flour mixture

• 2 pounds cubed steak 
• 2 cups all purpose flour, plus 1/2
• 1/2-1 cup cornmeal
• 3 Tablespoons paprika 
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic salt (optional)
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1-2 cups milk

  

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• pepper and salt to taste

Directions:

1.  Place the oil in a large pan over medium heat. While the oil is heating, prepare the flour and eggs.
2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic salt together. Blend it well with a fork or clean hands. Set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, beat 3 large eggs together. 
4. Create somewhat of an assembly line by placing the flour mixture into a large plate, the eggs into another large plate and open the cubed steak package. 
5. Before starting the process, place a wire rack over a large cookie sheet pan (this will be used to put the cooked steaks on for them to drip).
6. Now, the oil should be bubbling, indicating it is hot enough...if needed, turn it down to medium low to keep it from jumping out of the pan. Begin cooking.
7. Place one piece of meat at a time into the eggs, lightly (note: use a fork if desired and not to get hands dirty).
8. Press each side of the meat into the flour mix, make sure it well coated on both side.
9. Put the steak into the oil and cook 4-5 minutes on each side until well browned and crisp.



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cooking

10. Place the cooked steak on the wire rack and repeat with the remaining meat.

Note: If desired, just use the flour mixture and omit the eggs...the steaks will still develop a fried outer layer. 

For the Gravy:

1. Drain the oil and grease into a glass jar/grease jar.
2. Place the pan back on the stove, turn heat down to low.
3. Place 2-3 tablespoons of flour and 1/2 cup milk into the pan. Stir well, keep doing this until desired consistency is reached. Make the gravy as thick or thin as desired. 



Cooked Steak

4. Salt and pepper to taste.

Serve the steak with the gravy along side green beans, pinto beans, mashed potatoes, or even baked seasoned potatoes. No matter what time of year, this is a great recipe for a good family dinner.