Irresistible Southern Comfort: Country Fried Steak

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 4(4 ounce)cube steaks

  • ½teaspoonsalt, divided

  • 1 ¾teaspoonsground black pepper, divided

  • 1cupall-purpose flour

  • 2largeeggs, lightly beaten

  • ¼cuplard

  • 1cupmilk

Cooking Directions

  1. Season steaks with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; set aside.

  2. Combine flour and 1 teaspoon pepper in a shallow plate. Place beaten eggs in a shallow bowl. Dredge seasoned steaks in flour. Dip in eggs, then dredge in flour again.

  3. Heat lard in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Fry steaks in hot lard until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

  4. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from the skillet. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons dredging flour into fat. Cook and stir over medium heat for 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook, whisking frequently, until gravy is thickened and bubbly, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; gravy should be quite peppery.

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories502
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
28g
36%
Saturated Fat
11g
55%
Cholesterol
181mg
60%
Sodium
410mg
18%
Total Carbohydrate
28g
10%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
33g
67%
Vitamin C
0mg
0%
Calcium
98mg
8%
Iron
5mg
25%
Potassium
581mg
12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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