Description
Craving Southern comfort? This Country Fried Steak with Creamy Homemade Gravy hits the spot with its crispy breaded steak and rich, peppery white gravy. It’s a satisfying easy dinner option that brings diner-style flavor right into your kitchen. Perfect for cozy weeknights, special gatherings, or when you’re in need of hearty food ideas that feed both the stomach and the soul. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast, dinner ideas, or just a timeless easy recipe, this one’s a keeper!
Ingredients
4 cube steaks
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
2 large eggs
½ cup buttermilk
Vegetable oil for frying
4 tablespoons pan drippings or unsalted butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 to 2 ½ cups whole milk
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Optional: pinch of garlic powder or cayenne
Instructions
1. In one bowl, whisk eggs and buttermilk. In another, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
2. Pat cube steaks dry. Dredge each in flour mixture, then egg mixture, then back into flour. Press to coat well.
3. Heat ¼ inch of oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350°F.
4. Fry steaks in batches for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and crispy. Transfer to a wire rack.
5. Discard all but 4 tablespoons of drippings. Whisk in flour and cook 1–2 minutes.
6. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly until smooth and thickened, about 4–6 minutes.
7. Season gravy with salt, pepper, and optional spices.
8. Serve steaks hot with warm gravy on top. Garnish if desired.
Notes
Let the coated steaks rest for 5–10 minutes before frying to help the breading stick better.
Reheat leftover gravy gently with a splash of milk to restore creaminess.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — it lowers oil temp and makes the crust soggy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with gravy
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: country fried steak, creamy gravy, easy dinner, southern comfort food, quick comfort meal, homemade gravy