American-style chicken fried steak recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs beef round steak, pounded thin
• Salt and pepper
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• Gravy:
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp butter
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Season the beef round steak with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and thyme.
3. In another shallow dish, beat the eggs with the milk.
4. In a third shallow dish, mix together the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
5. Dredge the beef in the flour mixture, then dip it in the egg mixture, and finally coat it in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing the breadcrumbs onto the beef to adhere.
6. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
7. Once the oil is hot, add the beef and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
8. Remove the beef from the skillet and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
9. To make the gravy, add the butter to the skillet and stir until melted.
10. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until it turns golden brown.
11. Slowly pour in the beef broth while whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
12. Bring the gravy to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until it thickens.
13. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
14. Serve the chicken fried steak with the gravy on top.

Note:

• Chicken fried steak is also known as country fried steak, which is a dish that typically consist of a beef steak coated in seasoned flour, egg and bread crumbs, then deep-fried until golden brown and crispy.
• Pounding the beef thin helps to tenderize the steak and ensure it cooks evenly.
• You can use a meat mallet or a rolling pin to pound the steak.
• You can also add some cayenne pepper or paprika to the flour mixture for a spicy kick.
• The gravy can be made with chicken broth instead of beef broth for a different flavor.
• You can serve chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, or fried okra.
• Serve it with some mashed potatoes and gravy on top, green beans or fried okra on the side.

Chicken fried steak is a classic American dish that is typically associated with the southern United States. This dish is made by coating a beef steak in a seasoned flour mixture, egg, and breadcrumbs, then deep-frying it until golden brown and crispy. It is often served with gravy and mashed potatoes.

This recipe is a simple and delicious way to make chicken fried steak at home. The seasoning in the flour mixture, egg, and breadcrumbs help to add flavor to the dish. Pounding the beef thin helps to tenderize the steak and ensure it cooks evenly. And the gravy adds a rich, savory flavor that complements the crispy steak perfectly.