Description
Crispy Buttermilk Chicken Fried Steak with Country Gravy is a Southern comfort food classic. Tenderized beef steak is soaked in buttermilk, breaded, and fried until golden and crispy, then smothered in a creamy peppered country gravy. It’s hearty, indulgent, and soul-satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cube steaks (about 1/2 inch thick)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- For the Country Gravy:
- 3 tbsp butter or pan drippings
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together buttermilk and egg. In another bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each cube steak in the buttermilk mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture. For extra crispiness, repeat the dip and dredge one more time. Set aside on a wire rack.
- Heat 1/4 to 1/2 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, fry steaks in batches for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- To make the gravy, melt butter or use 3 tbsp of pan drippings in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to make a roux.
- Slowly whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until smooth and thickened. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Serve chicken fried steak hot, topped generously with country gravy.
Notes
- Serve with mashed potatoes or biscuits for a full Southern meal.
- Double-dipping the steak adds extra crunch.
- Use whole milk for the richest, creamiest gravy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with gravy
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: chicken fried steak, country gravy, southern comfort food, buttermilk steak, crispy fried beef