Here’s a simple, homemade recipe for Chicken Fried Steak with Creamy Country Gravy — crispy on the outside, tender inside, and covered in rich pepper gravy.

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🍗 Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy — Full Recipe

🧾 Ingredients

For the steak

• 4 cube steaks (tenderized beef, about ½ inch thick)

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 eggs

• 1 cup milk

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)

• 1 tsp paprika (optional)

• Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)

For the country gravy

• 3 tbsp oil or pan drippings

• 3 tbsp flour

• 2 cups milk

• Salt to taste

• 1–2 tsp black pepper

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👨‍🍳 How to Make It (Step-by-Step)

1️⃣ Prepare the coating

1. In a bowl, mix:

   • flour

   • salt

   • pepper

   • garlic powder

   • paprika

2. In another bowl, whisk eggs and milk together.

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2️⃣ Bread the steaks

1. Coat each steak in flour.

2. Dip into egg mixture.

3. Coat again in flour (this makes it extra crispy).

4. Press the coating firmly onto the meat.

👉 Let coated steaks rest for 5–10 minutes so the crust sticks better.

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3️⃣ Fry the chicken fried steak

1. Heat about ½ inch oil in a skillet over medium heat (350°F / 175°C).

2. Fry steaks 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.

3. Place on paper towels to drain.

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4️⃣ Make the creamy gravy

1. Remove most oil from the pan, leave about 3 tbsp.

2. Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes (this removes raw flour taste).

3. Slowly whisk in milk.

4. Cook until thick.

5. Add salt and lots of black pepper.

👉 Stir constantly to avoid lumps.

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5️⃣ Serve

• Place gravy generously over fried steak.

• Best served with mashed potatoes, biscuits, or rice.

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⭐ Pro Tips (Restaurant Style)

✅ Use cube steak — it’s already tenderized.
✅ Double-coating gives the best crunch.
✅ Don’t overcrowd the pan while frying.
✅ If gravy is too thick → add more milk.
✅ If too thin → simmer longer.