How to Make Quick Country-Fried Steak - A Step-by-Step Guide

Country-fried steak is a classic comfort food that never fails to satisfy. It’s the perfect dish for a cozy night in with the family or a hearty meal to share with friends. While the traditional recipe calls for dredging the steak in flour and frying it to a crispy golden brown, this quick and easy version cuts down on the prep time without sacrificing any of the flavor.

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Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups crushed saltine crackers
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 (5 ounce) beef cube steaks
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup minced onion
  • 2 ¾ cups milk
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Make the steaks: Whisk milk and eggs together in a bowl. Whisk crackers, flour, and salt together in a separate shallow bowl.
  • Dip each steak into the milk-egg mixture, then dip into the cracker mixture and press to coat evenly.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add coated steaks and fry until browned, about 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Transfer cooked steaks to a serving platter, retaining drippings in the skillet.
  • Make the gravy: Stir flour into steak drippings. Cook until dissolved and pasty, 3 to 4 minutes. Add onion and sauté until evenly coated, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in milk; cook and stir until gravy is smooth and thickened, about 5 minutes. Add oil and cook, stirring until incorporated and gravy is boiling, about 1 minute. Stir in salt and black pepper. Serve alongside steak.
  • Nutrition

    564 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 107mg
    • Sodium: 1082mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 194mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 540mg