Steak Recipes
Diner Chicken-Fried Steak
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 pound cubed beef steaks
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup saltine cracker crumbs
- Vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk
- Dash of Worcestershire sauce
- Dash of hot sauce
Instructions
- Combine first 3 ingredients; sprinkle on both sides of steaks.
- Combine egg and 2 tablespoons milk in a shallow dish.
- Dip steaks into egg mixture; dredge in cracker crumbs.
- Pour oil to depth of 1/2 inch into a large, heavy skillet.
- Fry steaks in hot oil over medium heat until browned, turning once. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer, turning occasionally, 15 minutes or until tender.
- Remove steaks, and drain on paper towels. Keep warm.
- Drain off drippings, reserving 3 tablespoons in skillet. Add 3 tablespoons four, stirring until smooth. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually add broth and 1/2 cup milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce.
- Serve gravy with steaks and mashed potatoes.