Country Fried Steak
Country fried steak is a comforting classic that brings the flavors of home-cooked goodness to your table. This crispy, golden-brown dish is tender on the inside and topped with rich, creamy pepper gravy, making it an irresistible choice for family dinners or special occasions. Easy to prepare and absolutely delicious, this recipe guarantees smiles all around!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound round steak
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup pepper gravy (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup cooking oil (vegetable or shortening)
Instructions
- Tenderize the round steak with a meat mallet until about half an inch thick.
- Marinate the steak in buttermilk for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
- Set up a breading station with seasoned flour in one dish and remaining buttermilk in another.
- Dredge each piece of steak in flour, ensuring full coverage.
- Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Fry steaks for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- For gravy, whisk together reserved drippings with flour and milk over medium heat until thickened.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg