Classic Chicken-Fried Steak with Creamy Country Gravy

Name: Classic Chicken-Fried Steak with Creamy Country Gravy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 sirloin or ribeye steaks; 2 eggs, beaten; 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper; 5 tbsp plain flour; 1 tbsp cornflour; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp dried thyme; 0.5 tsp ground cumin; 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 100 ml vegetable oil for frying; 1 chicken stock cube; 275 ml milk; 1 tbsp thyme leaves; 1 squeeze squeeze of lemon juice; 1 portion steamed greens and corn cobs, to serve

Indulge in a Southern comfort classic with this crispy, golden-brown chicken-fried steak. Smothered in a rich, peppery white gravy, it's a hearty and satisfying meal that's surprisingly easy to make at home.

Servings2 Portions

Prep Time20 Mins

Cook Time20 Mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

sirloin or ribeye steaks
2
eggs, beaten
2
cayenne pepper
0.5 tsp
plain flour
5 tbsp
cornflour
1 tbsp
smoked paprika
1 tsp
garlic powder
1 tsp
dried thyme
1 tsp
ground cumin
0.5 tsp
ground cinnamon
0.5 tsp
black pepper
0.5 tsp
vegetable oil for frying
100 ml
chicken stock cube
1
milk
275 ml
thyme leaves
1 tbsp
squeeze of lemon juice
1 squeeze
steamed greens and corn cobs, to serve
1 portion

Step-by-Step Instructions

Place the steaks on a sturdy chopping board. Using a rolling pin or meat mallet, pound the steaks until they are approximately half of their original thickness to ensure they cook quickly and evenly.

Prepare the coating stations: In one shallow bowl, beat the eggs with the cayenne pepper. In a separate wide dish, whisk together the plain flour, cornflour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried thyme, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, black pepper, and a generous pinch of salt.

Dip each steak into the egg mixture, ensuring it is fully submerged, then dredge it through the spice and flour mix. Turn to coat thoroughly, pressing the flour into the meat to create a thick crust.

Heat enough vegetable oil in a large non-stick frying pan to generously cover the base. Once the oil is shimmering, fry the steaks over high heat for 2 minutes per side until the exterior is deep golden and crisp. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.