Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy

Experience the crispy, golden-brown glory of authentic Chicken Fried Steak smothered in creamy peppered gravy – a legendary Southern dish that turns budget-friendly cube steak into a soul-satisfying masterpiece. Our perfected recipe delivers that iconic crunchy coating and velvety gravy that’ll transport you straight to a Texas roadhouse!

Ingredients

(Professional Tip: Use a meat mallet to tenderize the steak for maximum juiciness.)

. Steak:
4 (6-8 oz) cube steaks (or round steak, pounded thin)
1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar; for marinating)
1 cup all-purpose flour (divided)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 large eggs , beaten
Vegetable oil , for frying
. Gravy:
3 tbsp pan drippings (or butter)
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk (or unsweetened almond milk)
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt & pepper to taste