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Golden Country-Fried Steak with Homestyle Gravy

A classic American comfort food featuring crispy fried steak topped with creamy homestyle gravy that pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Country-Fried Steak
  • 4 pieces tenderized round steaks (about 1/2 inch thick)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or regular milk)
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Homestyle Gravy
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for the gravy)
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Set up your breading station: In one bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk. In another bowl, mix the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Dip each steak first in the buttermilk mixture, then dredge it in the seasoned flour to coat it well.
Cooking
  1. In a large skillet, heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Test the oil by dropping in a tiny bit of the breading; if it sizzles, the oil is ready.
  2. Carefully add the breaded steaks to the skillet and fry each side until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  3. Transfer the cooked steaks to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
Making the Gravy
  1. To the same skillet (without cleaning), whisk in 1/4 cup of flour to the remaining oil and drippings and cook for about 2 minutes until golden.
  2. Gradually add in your beef broth, whisking constantly. Bring the gravy to a simmer and let it thicken. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
Serving
  1. Plate up the country-fried steaks with a generous pour of homestyle gravy on top. Serve with mashed potatoes or your favorite veggies.

Notes

Don’t be afraid of the oil; just keep it to about 1/2 inch in the pan for perfect crispy texture. If the gravy is lumpy, whisk it until smooth. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.