Retro Chicken Fried Steak & Gravy

 Retro Chicken Fried Steak & Gravy has been a favorite in our family as long as I can remember, (which is a very long time). Today when we have this recipe it is a real treat, since we don't eat that many fried foods anymore.  This steak is very crispy on the outside with a tender inside with some creamy gravy over the top, just delicious. The South is full of recipes for Chicken Fried Steak & Gravy, but this is our recipe that we have come to love through the years. This recipe takes us down a real memory lane with lots of good times with family and friends.

How We Make Retro Chicken Fried Steak & Gravy

Start With 

An Antique Meat Cleaver

We Are Not Using Cube Steak We Are Using Round Steak

Place The Steak In A Plastic Bag

And Pound Away

The Buttermilk Wash 

Seasoned Cornmeal & Flour Dredge

Its An Assembly Line

Now We Are Headed For The Frying Pan

Pour Enough Vegetable Oil 

In The Bottom Of The Skillet

To Get A Good Fry On The Crust

When The Oil Is Hot

Let's Fry The Steak

No Chicken Fried Steak Is Complete Without

Cream Gravy

In The Same Pan As You Fried The Steak

 Leaving Some Of The Oil

Add The Flour Mixture and 

Stir The Gravy Until Creamy

Add Some Mashed Potatoes & Sliced Tomatoes

Oh My It Is Delicious!

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Retro Chicken Fried Steak & Gravy

Miz Helen's Kitchen

Ingredients

The Steak

2 large round steaks, cut in half and trimmed

2 cups flour (of your choice)

1 cup yellow cornmeal

2 teaspoons salt

2 teaspoons pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

dash Cayenne Pepper (optional)

2 cups Buttermilk

1 cup Vegetable Oil

Directions

Place the steak into a plastic bag and pound the steak until tenderized.

Mix the flour, cornmeal,1 teaspoon garlic powder,1 teaspoon salt,1 teaspoon pepper then pour in a flat dish.

Pour the buttermilk, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper into a medium size bowl and mix well.

Dip the steak into the seasoned flour and cornmeal mixture.

Next dip the steak into the Buttermilk.

Next dip the steak back into the flour and cornmeal mixture.

Heat the oil until it is very hot in a deep frying pan, add a few Steak 2 or 3 at a time and cook on both side's until golden brown.

The steak cooks fast if your oil is hot enough, be careful not to overload your skillet or it won't cook right.

Take the steak out of the skillet when done and drain on a paper towel for a few minutes before serving. Reserve 1/4 cup of the steak grease for the gravy.

Cream Gravy:

1/4 cup of the steak grease

1/3 cup all-purpose flour

3 to 4 cups whole milk

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a mixing jar, pour the flour, salt, pepper and milk. Place the lid on the jar and shake until the flour is disolved.

Heat the oil in the skillet where you cooked the steak then pour the milk and flour mixture into the hot oil and stir.

Stir the gravy mixture until it is thick and creamy,if to thick, thin with more milk.

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Our Special Treat Is Ready To Serve

Enjoy!

I love getting to take a trip down memory lane with family and friends and often times these memories come with great recipes. Thanks so much for stopping by to spend some time with us today, it is always more fun to share with a friend. Hope you have a fantastic week and come back to see us real soon!

Peace and Joy

Miz Helen

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