Chicken Fried Steak

 

Ingredients:

for the steak:

4 beef cube steaks about 1/2 pound each

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 egg

1/2 cup buttermilk

Pan filled with oil

for the gravy:

2 tablespoons butter or pan juices

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups chicken broth

1 cup milk

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions 

• Use a mallet to make the meat extra tender then season meat with salt and pepper 

• In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne. In another shallow dish, whisk together the egg and buttermilk. Dredge each steak in the flour mixture, then dip in the egg mixture, then dredge again in the flour mixture.

• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add two of the steaks to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until crisp and golden brown, then flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through and golden.
  
  Remove the steaks to a serving plate and cover them with foil to keep them warm. Add the remaining olive oil and butter to the skillet, and cook the remaining two steaks until golden. Cover with foil while preparing the gravy.

• To make the gravy, add the butter to the skillet with the browned bits from the steaks. Add the flour and whisk to form a paste. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until golden. Gradually pour in the chicken broth, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Add the milk, salt, and pepper, and cook until bubbling and thickened. To serve, spoon gravy over the steaks.

Source: Liluna (I made a couple changes)