Country Fried Steak

Country Fried Steak is a simple recipe made with coated cube steaks and a delicious gravy sauce that can be ready in about 30 minutes.

Country Fried Steak is one of my favorite meals that I often forget about. I feel like this is a highly underrated meal. That may be why I don’t think about it.

The first time I ever had country fried steak was when my aunt made it. I was living with them in college so learned a lot of her recipes. My mom doesn’t eat anything from a cow, so we didn’t eat much beef growing up.

I haven’t found a reliable way to make my own sausage gravy mix from scratch yet, so I get the package from the spice aisle at the grocery store. The gravy I make for Sausage Biscuits & Gravy worked ok when I tried it, but it still wasn’t the same flavor.

The size of the cube steaks will vary from place to place, but I always find the ones we get are huge. It helps to cut them in half or into quarters before starting to make them easier to handle. This isn’t necessary but can help them fit in the bowls and pan.

My favorite sides to go with this recipe are mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables. Both of them are delicious with the extra gravy on them. And I just love mashed potatoes!

Country Fried Steak Step by Step

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
• 2 eggs (beaten)
• 2/3 cup bread crumbs
• 4 cube steaks
• 1 pkg sausage gravy mix
• 12 oz evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup water

Preparation

Over medium heat, warm the olive oil in a large skillet. 

Whisk the flour and seasoned salt in a medium bowl. Add the eggs to a second bowl and breadcrumbs to a third. Sometimes it’s easier to use a plate for the flour and breadcrumbs so the steaks fit better. 

Coat each steak by dredging first in the flour, then the eggs, then the breadcrumbs. During each step, make sure they are fully covered. It helps to press the flour and breadcrumbs into the steaks. Continue with each steak. 

Place the coated cube steak into the preheated pan. Cook for about 5-10 minutes.

Flip and cook the other side until the meat is cooked through. I prefer to slow-cook my steaks so they don’t get too dark on the outside while still cooking in the middle. If you prefer yours rarer, you can cook on a higher heat and flip them sooner. 

Remove the steaks from the pan and cover to keep them warm. I find a clean dish towel laid gently over the steaks works well for this. Pour the evaporated milk and sausage gravy mix into the pan and whisk. Add the water and continue to whisk until there are no more lumps. 

Reduce the heat to low and cook for 2-3 minutes until the gravy is warm and thickens slightly. Serve the steaks smothered in the gravy. 

Country Fried Steak Leftovers

Storage: The best way to store the leftover country fried steak is in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Store the gravy separately from the steak.

Reheating: Reheat the steaks in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through. The gravy is best heated in a saucepan over medium heat until warm. If the gravy is too thick, add a bit of water or milk and stir constantly so it doesn’t scald.

Recipe

Country Fried Steak

Country Fried Steak is a simple recipe made with coated cube steaks and a delicious gravy sauce that can be ready in about 30 minutes. 

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Course:

Main Dish

Cuisine:

American

Keyword:

beef

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gravy

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steak

Servings: 4

5 from 2 votes

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
• 2 eggs (beaten)
• 2/3 cup bread crumbs
• 4 cube steaks
• 1 pkg sausage gravy mix
• 12 oz evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup water

Recommended Equipment

• Saute Pan
• Whisk – Nylon
• Tongs

Instructions

• Preheat large saute pan on low and add oil
• Combine flour and seasoned salt in medium bowl
• Place egg in second bowl
• Place bread crumbs in third bowl
• Dredge each steak in flour, then eggs, then bread crumbs and place in preheated pan
• Cook until completely done, flipping at least once
• Remove from pan and cover to keep warm
• Stir in gravy mix and gradually add water and milk
• Stir continuously until gravy is smooth
• Reduce heat and cook 2-3 minutes, stirring often, to heat through
• Serve gravy over steaks

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Nutrition Facts

Country Fried Steak

Amount Per Serving

Calories 736 Calories from Fat 378

% Daily Value*

Fat 42g65%

Saturated Fat 15g75%

Trans Fat 2g

Cholesterol 238mg79%

Sodium 1147mg48%

Potassium 892mg25%

Carbohydrates 37g12%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 11g12%

Protein 48g96%

Vitamin A 320IU6%

Vitamin C 1.7mg2%

Calcium 306mg31%

Iron 4.6mg26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

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