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Country Fried Steak
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Katie Cross
Recommended Tools for This Recipe
Cast Iron Skillet - Perfect for achieving that restaurant-quality golden crust on the steak while keeping the inside tender.
Stainless Steel Tongs - Designed to safely flip the country fried steak while keeping it completely intact during cooking.
Meat Mallet - Allows you to tenderize the beef evenly, helping the seasoned flour coating to stick to the surface.
Whisk - Helps blend the gravy smoothly right in the skillet so it comes out completely free of lumps.
Why You Need to Make This Recipe
Bringing authentic Southern comfort to your kitchen table is much simpler than you might think.
This regional favorite showcases a golden, fried coating and a generous ladle of thick gravy. It is a legendary staple for a reason, and seeing how easy it is to make will have you heading straight to the kitchen.
I am always on the lookout for meals that respect your wallet while still feeling like a treat, and this one hits the mark. Cube steak is budget-friendly, typically priced at $4.00 to $8.00 per package.
Saving on the main protein leaves you plenty of room to pair it with your favorite premium sides, like homemade mashed potatoes or roasted greens.
The key to the whole dish is how the meat is prepared before it hits the pan. Taking a few moments to properly tenderize it makes every bite tender and full of great flavor.
It holds its own against much pricier options because the meat acts like a sponge, soaking up all the seasonings.
Treating your family to a comforting classic is the perfect way to wrap up your day.
Complete the Table
Nothing finishes a plate of country-fried steak quite like a generous spoonful of mashed potatoes underneath that pan gravy. Buttered corn or green beans add a little color and keep the plate from feeling too heavy on the starches.
A warm buttermilk biscuit on the side never hurts either, especially if there is extra gravy to go around.
Joi's Kitchen Notes: Savings & Swaps
Alternatives: No cube steak available? A thin cut of round steak, tenderized at home with a meat mallet, works as a substitute and yields a similar texture.
Swap Tip: No buttermilk on hand? Regular milk with a splash of vinegar or lemon juice stirred in, then left to sit for a few minutes, works as an easy substitute.
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