- Average
- Average budget
Ingredients
- 2 Cups All-purpose Flour
- 1 TSP salt
- 1/4 TSP ground black pepper
- 2 Cups water
- 4 4oz cube steaks
- Vegetable Oil
- COUNTRY GRAVY
- 1 1/2 TBSP Ground beef
- 1/4 Cup all purpose flour
- 2 Cups whole milk
- 1/4 TSP coarsely ground black pepper
- 1/4 TSP salt
Preparation
Step 1
Prepare the steaks at least several hours before you plan to serve this meal. First, sift the flour, salt and pepper together into a large, shallow bowl. Pour the water into another shallow bowl.
Step 2
Trim the steaks off any fat, then use your hand to press down firmly on each cube steak, on a hard surface to flatten it out a bit. You don't want the steaks too thick.
Step 3
Dredge each steak, one at a time, first in the water and then in the flour. Repeat this one more time so that each steak has been coated twice.
Step 4
When all four steaks have been coated, place them on waxed paper and put them into the freezer for several hours until they are solid. This is the same technique used at the restaurant chain to ensure that the flour coating won't fall off when frying the steaks.
Step 5
About 10 mins before you are ready to cook the steaks, prepare the gravy by browning the ground beef in a small frying pan. Crumble the meat into tiny pieces as you cook it.
Step 6
Transfer the meat to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup flour and stir it in with the ground beef. Add the remaining ingredients for the gravy and bring to a boil, stirring often. Cook for 10 to 15 mins until thick. Reduce the heat to low to keep the gravy warm while the steaks are prepared.
Step 7
As the gravy is cooking, heat to 350°. You want enough oil to cover the steaks when frying.
Step 8
When the oil is hot, drop the steaks, one at a time, into the oil. Fry for 8 to 10 mins or until golden brown, then drain on paper towels.
Step 9
Serve the steaks with gravy poured over the top, with a side of mashed potatoes, grits or steamed vegetables, if desired.