Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy

Ingredients

• 4 beef cube steaks (approx 1/3 lb each)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 1 tbsp hot sauce
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 3 cups whole milk (for gravy)
• Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1. 1

   Whisk buttermilk, egg, hot sauce, and garlic powder in a shallow bowl.

2. 2

   In another shallow bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   Dredge each steak text in flour, dip in buttermilk mixture, then dredge in flour again, pressing to coat well.

4. 4

   Heat 1/4 inch of oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat (350°F / 177°C).

5. 5

   Fry steaks in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on a wire rack.

6. 6

   Discard all but 1/4 cup of the oil from the skillet. Whisk in 1/4 cup of remaining seasoned flour left over from dredging.

7. 7

   Cook flour roux for 2 minutes until light brown.

8. 8

   Slowly whisk in milk, bringing to a simmer. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly.

9. 9

   Season gravy copiously with black pepper and salt to taste.

10. 10

    Serve steaks smothered in the gravy.