Description
A crispy classic comfort food, country fried steak features tender beef with a crunchy coating and is often served with gravy.
Ingredients
- 4 (½ pound) beef cube steaks
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabascoâ„¢)
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups vegetable shortening for frying
- 4 cups milk
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Tenderize the beef cube steaks if necessary by gently pounding with a meat mallet until they measure about ¼ inch thick.
- Combine the 2 cups of all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, black pepper, and salt in a large mixing bowl and whisk until combined.
- Whisk the buttermilk, hot pepper sauce, egg, and minced garlic in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Dip each steak into the seasoned flour mixture to coat, shaking off any excess flour.
- Submerge the coated steak in the buttermilk mixture, ensuring it’s entirely covered.
- Return the steak to the flour mixture for an additional coating.
- Heat 3 cups of vegetable shortening in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.
- Fry the steaks in batches, cooking each for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer the steaks to a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider adding panko breadcrumbs to the flour mix. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
