Texas Chicken-Fried Steak with Gravy

5 from 1 vote

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A close-up of a plate of chicken fried steak.

Chicken Fried Steak and Gravy has been on my short list for sometime now. Round steak cutlets that are tenderized, coated with seasoned salt and then pan-fried. My good friend and daughter of Texas has been promising to make this southern-styled meal for us, for sometime now. Earlier in the week it happened and may I just say that this southern delicacy was well worth the wait.

Chicken Fried Steak and Gravy
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I always find it amusing when friends tell us they are “afraid” to cook for us. We hear it frequently but the truth is that it is always a treat when someone prepares a meal for us.

A pan-cooking chicken fried steak.

Throw a little gravy into the equation and I find myself dead center on “main street,” as my dad use to say.

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I would imagine that most of you who are parents can relate. Even if you don’t have kids, it’s just nice to have a friend make a meal for you now and then. Almost like a good massage and usually, in my opinion, often more welcomed than such.  When someone else makes a meal for me, most things just always taste better to me. When Scott puts a meal on the table I am always amazed by what he puts together. He’s an excellent cook and as we found out by this meal, our good friend April falls into that same category.

Chicken fried steak on a paper towel, draining.
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April is not only a skilled cook, she also overflows with southern hospitality. As the “Y’alls” were exclaimed throughout this process by our hostess, she carefully explained all of the steps to making this chicken fried steak and gravy.

A plate of potatoes, Chicken fried steak, and a roll.

I have to be honest, the more in depth she went into this recipe and as the house filled with the aroma from her kitchen, the more challenging it was for me not to try a sample of this southern standard. Confession time: Perhaps I did sneak a small edge piece here and there when I thought no one was looking. Likely the only person I was fooling was myself but if they wanted a sample in waiting I wasn’t going to stop them, or judge.

chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes on a plate.

I am hoping from the photos, the videos, and my description of the evening that you are able to discern  that this meal was indeed well worth the wait. April shows us how easy this chicken fried steak with gravy is to put together. It’s economical, full of flavor and one you and your family are sure to enjoy. Throw a couple of “Y’alls” into the mix and people will be sure to ask just what part of Texas you hail from.   -Dan

Chicken Fried Steak and Gravy

 

 

Texas Chicken-Fried Steak with Gravy

5 from 1 vote
Learn how to make this southern recipe for chicken fried steak!
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients 

For the Chicken Fried Steak

  • 2 l bs round steak
  • All purpose flour for dredging, 3-4 cups at least
  • 3-4 eggs
  • Season salt/meat tenderizer
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Cooking oil

For the Gravy

  • Left over oil from chicken fried steak
  • 1/8 cup All purpose flour
  • 2-3 cups milk

Instructions 

For the Chicken Fried Steak

  • Prepare steak by tenderizing with a meat hammer. Because this is a cheaper and tougher cut of meat, the steaks should be tenderized extensively (you should be able to see through portions of the steak). After tenderizing, cut steaks into portions sizes (about the size of a hand) and tenderized further by sprinkling season salt/meat tenderizing salt on steaks. You can do this part ahead of time so the tenderizing salt can do its jobs.
  • Fill large skillet with oil (I use canola) and heat on medium. Oil should get very hot.
  • While the oil is heating, you dredge steak. Fill a large container with flour. You may season flour with salt and pepper. Crack the eggs into a large bowl, add ¼ cup of water to eggs, and whisk.
  • To dredge, dip steaks in flour and lightly coat. Next immerse in egg mixture, and finish by dredging again in flour, this time thoroughly coating the steak.
  • When oil is hot, use tongs to place steaks in pan. Steaks will cook 4-6 minutes per side (see pictures for ideal color of crust).
  • If making a large quantity, I preheat the oven to 200 degrees and place finished chicken fried steak in an oven save dish to keep warm.

For the Gravy

  • After you have finished the chicken fried steak, draining skillet until you have about 2 tablespoons of oil left in the pan. Sprinkle 1/8 cup of flour into pan and immediately begin whisking to mix with oil. Have milk ready!!!
  • As soon as flour is whisked in, begin pouring milk. There isn’t an exact amount (my mother always told me, “Pour until there is enough!”). Here I have estimated between 2-3 cups.
  • When pouring, constantly whisk and break away bits left over from frying and mix into the gravy. Keep heat at medium and stir constantly. Gravy should thicken after several minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 873kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 75g, Fat: 53g, Saturated Fat: 23g, Cholesterol: 293mg, Sodium: 677mg, Potassium: 1053mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 301IU, Calcium: 131mg, Iron: 7mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
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Dan & Scott split their time between Wisconsin and Southwest Florida and are dads to six boys. Good food runs through their veins, and they love showing others how to cook easy recipes.

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11 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    I love it when someone else does my cooking, especially if it was this yummy chicken fried steak! My hubs is from Montana, he grew up on this! Yum, yum and yum!

  2. I hear you. I love cooking but I definitely won’t turn down someone else preparing a meal for me 🙂

  3. I saw the picture and thought “hey there beautiful comfort food” Ah that brings me back to my moms cooking! YUMMMO

  4. Winner winner chicken dinner! This looks incredible and is one of our favorite recipes in the wintertime! Yummy!

  5. Oh, now you o ought to just be ashamed! This is some good eating right here! I remember when Mom cooked chicken fried steak when we were growing up. My husband would probably propose to me again if I cooked this. #merrymonday

  6. I agree, sometimes the best meals are the ones that someone else makes…lol. BTW- Just watched the video and now I want chicken fried steak 🙂 Drooling.

  7. Oooh, this brings back so many great memories. So, in college, our dorm hall cafeteria didn’t have really great food. Aside from the carnitas tacos or personal pizzas, pretty much everything was subpar. But! Some very special sunday mornings, they’d bring chicken-fried steak that would knock your socks off. I absolutely loved it and have always had a soft spot for the food since. I am so excited you shared this recipe as it look positively delicious. It was also so fun to watch April, an expert on the food, whip this up. What a lovely friend you have, and what a lovely dish you’ve shared! XO