Quick Country Fried Steak
- SERVES
- 4
- COOK TIME
- 8 Min
This simple country-fried steak recipe is a succulent dish that will please the entire family. Try this tasty recipe alongside a heaping pile of mashed potatoes and gravy.
What You'll Need
- 4 beef cubed steaks (1 to 1-1/4 pounds total) pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening or oil
- 1 1/2 cup milk
What to Do
- Season the steaks with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; set aside.
- Place buttermilk in a shallow dish. Place 3/4 cup flour in another shallow dish. Dip steaks in buttermilk then in flour, coating completely.
- In a large deep skillet, heat shortening over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add steaks and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until cooked through and coating is golden. Drain on a paper towel-lined platter and cover to keep warm.
- Add remaining 3 tablespoons flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to skillet. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until flour is browned, stirring constantly. Add milk and stir until gravy thickens. Serve steaks topped with gravy.
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