Fried steak

The first fried steak recipe appeared in print in 1881, in the Boston Cooking-School Cook Book by Fannie Merritt Farmer. The recipe called for tenderizing a beefsteak by pounding it, then dredging it in flour before frying it in hot lard.

Fried steak became a popular dish in the United States in the early 20th century, especially in the South. Recipes for fried steak appeared in many cookbooks of the time, including The Joy of Cooking and The Fannie Farmer Cookbook.

Today, fried steak is often served with gravy, mashed potatoes, and green beans. It is a popular dish at country fairs and diners.

Advice

When making fried steak, it is important to start with a good cut of meat. Look for a cut that has some marbling to ensure flavor and tenderness. Additionally, be sure to season the steak before frying with plenty of salt and pepper. Be sure to heat the oil in a cast iron skillet to the proper temperature before adding the steak. When you drop the steak in the pan, make sure not to crowd the pan, allowing enough room for the steak to brown properly. Finally, be sure to let the steak rest for a few minutes before serving to ensure that the juices are evenly distributed throughout the steak.

Questions

How do you keep breading on fried steak?

To keep the breading on fried steak, make sure the steak is completely dry before coating it with the breading. Then, use an egg wash (one beaten egg with a tablespoon of water) to help the breading stick to the steak. Finally, press the breading firmly onto both sides of the steak to ensure it sticks.

What is deep fried steak called?

Deep fried steak is typically called a country fried steak, or chicken fried steak.

Is Deep Fried steak any good?

Deep fried steak can be delicious, but it depends on how it is prepared. If it is cooked properly, the steak can be juicy, flavorful, and tender. However, if it is not cooked correctly, it can be greasy and tough.

What is fried steak made of?

Fried steak is usually made of beef steak that is pounded thin, coated in flour, egg, and bread crumbs, and then fried in a skillet.

How do I make the best fried steak?

1. Start by seasoning the steak with salt and pepper or your favorite steak seasoning. 2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a tablespoon of oil. 3. Place the steak in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the steak is cooked to your desired doneness. 4. Transfer the steak to a plate and let it rest for 5 minutes. 5. In the same skillet, add a tablespoon of butter and let it melt. 6. Add the steak back to the pan and fry for another 2-3 minutes per side, or until the steak is golden brown and crispy. 7. Transfer the steak to a plate and serve.

Do you flour a steak before frying?

No, you should not flour a steak before frying it. Flouring a steak will create a crust when it's cooked, which can make the steak dry and tough. Instead, season the steak with salt and pepper before cooking it.

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Recipes

 

Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy

4.5/5 - 459 votes

• black pepper
• salt
• potato
• butter
• milk
• canola
• salt
• all purpose flour
• cayenne pepper
• egg
• steak
• milk
• paprika

 

Chicken Fried Steak

4.6/5 - 303 votes

• all purpose flour
• black pepper
• milk
• thyme
• vegetable oil
• chicken broth
• beef bottom round
• salt
• egg

 

Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy

3.6/5 - 106 votes

• black pepper
• potato
• oil
• all purpose flour
• chicken broth
• steak
• egg
• gravy
• buttermilk
• garlic ranch salad dressing

 

Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy

4.3/5 - 83 votes

• parsley
• salt
• all purpose flour
• milk
• vegetable oil
• cayenne pepper
• paprika
• egg
• steak

 

Chicken-Fried Steak With Queso Gravy

4/5 - 288 votes

• oil
• cumin
• salt
• milk
• cayenne pepper
• beef top round
• black pepper
• all purpose flour
• egg

 

Chicken Fried Steak W/Cream Gravy

5/5 - 126 votes

• oil
• salt
• dripping
• all purpose flour
• egg
• all purpose flour
• milk
• beef cutlet

 

Chicken Fried Steak with White Gravy

4.8/5 - 49 votes

• canola oil
• thyme
• thyme
• salt
• salt
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• sweet paprika
• cayenne pepper
• buttermilk
• round steak
• bacon
• milk
• heavy cream
• all purpose flour
• all purpose flour

 

Chicken Fried Steak

4.6/5 - 41 votes

• drunken pork gravy
• salt
• canola oil
• top round
• ground pork
• garlic
• buttermilk
• panko bread crumb
• onion
• heavy cream
• white pepper
• white wine
• red chili flake
• butter cracker
• dijon mustard
• milk
• all purpose flour
• egg

 

Chicken Fried Steak

3.1/5 - 39 votes

• all purpose flour
• top round steak
• cumin
• parsley
• hot sauce
• egg
• buttermilk
• thyme
• bacon

 

Chicken Fried Steak

4.5/5 - 27 votes

• salt
• sawmill gravy
• thyme
• paprika
• egg
• cayenne pepper
• breakfast sausage
• cornmeal
• milk
• all purpose flour
• canola oil
• steak

 

Chicken Fried Steak with Cream Gravy

4.3/5 - 22 votes

• vegetable oil
• canola oil
• salt
• black pepper
• milk
• all purpose flour
• milk
• egg
• round steak

 

Chicken Fried Steak

3.9/5 - 21 votes

• salt
• all purpose flour
• beef round
• milk
• egg
• vegetable oil

 

Chicken-Fried Steak with Cream Gravy

3.7/5 - 19 votes

• salt
• green onion
• vegetable oil
• milk
• all purpose flour
• butter
• vegetable oil
• baking powder
• egg
• beef steak

 

Chicken Fried Steak With Milk Gravy

4.5/5 - 16 votes

• all purpose flour
• buttermilk
• cayenne pepper
• salt
• tabasco sauce
• top round
• milk
• black pepper
• vegetable oil

 

Annie's Texas Chicken Fried Steak

4.5/5 - 15 votes

• egg
• round steak
• all purpose flour
• bread crumb
• oil
• black pepper
• salt

 

Chicken Fried Steak

4.4/5 - 11 votes

• canola oil
• thyme
• thyme
• salt
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• sweet paprika
• chile de arbol
• buttermilk
• round steak
• bacon
• milk
• heavy cream
• all purpose flour

 

Chicken-Fried Steak With White Gravy

4/5 - 22 votes

• pepper
• steak
• all purpose flour
• salt
• milk
• egg
• bacon
• black pepper
• salt
• canola oil

 

Country Fried Steak

4.5/5 - 12 votes

• butter
• onion powder
• sweet paprika
• beef broth
• buttermilk
• canola oil
• all purpose flour
• egg
• hot sauce
• salt
• steak
• black pepper

 

Chicken Fried Steak

3.5/5 - 13 votes

• potato
• potato
• black pepper
• salt
• butter
• frying oil
• half
• milk
• meat seasoning
• egg
• all purpose flour
• beef cutlet

 

Chicken Fried Steak

4.9/5 - 8 votes

• baking soda
• lard
• all purpose flour
• egg
• round steak
• milk
• black pepper
• garlic salt
• tenderizer

 

BBQ Chicken Fried Steak with White Gravy

3.9/5 - 8 votes

• salt
• olive oil
• steak
• coffee
• all purpose flour
• buttermilk
• bbq chip
• parsley
• rice flour
• chive
• milk
• egg
• butter

 

Chicken Fried Steak with Smashed Yukon Golds and Soy-Vidalia Gravy

4.2/5 - 6 votes

• chicken
• salt
• all purpose flour
• canola oil
• red wine
• basil
• thyme
• paris mushroom
• chive
• chicken stock
• naturally soy sauce
• onion
• steak
• yukon potato

 

Chicken Fried Steak

4.6/5 - 5 votes

• potato
• potato
• black pepper
• salt
• butter
• frying oil
• half
• milk
• meat seasoning
• egg
• all purpose flour
• beef cutlet

 

Chicken-Fried Steak

3.7/5 - 13 votes

• black pepper
• hominy
• lodge cast iron skillet
• watermelon ancho chile salsa
• all purpose flour
• buttermilk
• cornstarch
• paprika
• salt
• vegetable oil
• top round steak

 

Tender and Beefy Chicken-Fried Steak Recipe

5/5 - 4 votes

• Steaks
• buttermilk
• baking powder
• egg
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• cayenne pepper
• all purpose flour
• black pepper
• salt
• paprika
• peanut
• cornstarch
• sirloin tip steak
• Gravy
• black pepper
• all purpose flour
• vegetable
• milk

 

Buck Ream's Sourdough Chicken Fried Steak

4.7/5 - 4 votes

• salt
• sugar
• salt
• black pepper
• white pepper
• yeast
• all purpose flour
• buck sourdough starter
• water
• peanut oil
• all purpose flour
• beef steak

 

Chicken-fried steak

5/5 - 4 votes

• all purpose flour
• top round steak
• milk
• cayenne pepper
• black pepper
• salt
• egg
• cream gravy
• lard

 

Chicken Fried Steak

4/5 - 4 votes

• vegetable oil
• all purpose flour
• egg wash
• milk
• parsley
• salt
• black pepper
• white pepper
• salt
• pencil asparagus
• potato
• butter
• rib eye steak

 

Chicken Fried Steak

5/5 - 3 votes

• black pepper
• parsley
• paprika
• thyme
• all purpose flour
• cornstarch
• cayenne pepper
• steak
• cajun seasoning
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• milk
• steaks dripping
• milk
• salt

 

Chicken Fried Steak

4.5/5 - 2 votes

• all purpose flour
• baking soda
• egg
• round steak
• milk
• black pepper
• garlic salt
• tenderizer

 

Chicken-fried steak with red chile gravy

5/5 - 2 votes

• black pepper
• oregano
• jalapeño pickle juice
• salt
• beef top round steak
• milk
• onion
• cayenne pepper
• all purpose flour
• dripping
• beef
• cumin
• garlic
• egg
• chili powder
• yellow cheddar
• monterey jack cheese
• mexican rice
• pickled jalapeño
• refried bean
• salt
• vegetable oil

 

Chicken-Fried Steak with Spiced Milk Gravy

5/5 - 1 votes

• vegetable oil
• buttermilk
• chicken broth
• milk
• salt
• worcestershire sauce
• baking soda
• peppercorns brining liquid
• cayenne pepper
• onion powder
• all purpose flour
• black pepper
• garlic powder
• peppercorn
• hot sauce
• butter
• round steaks eye

 

Chicken Fried Steak with White Gravy 2

5/5 - 1 votes

• canola oil
• thyme
• thyme
• salt
• round steak
• buttermilk
• milk
• heavy cream
• all purpose flour
• all purpose flour
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• sweet paprika
• cayenne pepper
• bacon

 

Chicken-Fried Steak

No Rating - 0 votes

• cayenne pepper
• hot salt
• texas hot salt
• worcestershire sauce
• all purpose flour
• salt
• oregano
• black pepper
• cumin
• onion
• milk
• onion powder
• cayenne pepper
• sweet hungarian paprika
• egg
• lard
• hot pepper sauce
• round steak

 

Chicken Fried Steak with Cream Gravy

No Rating - 0 votes

• canola oil
• salt
• black pepper
• egg
• milk
• seasoning salt
• all purpose flour
• rib eye steak
• all purpose flour
• milk

 

Chicken-Fried Steak with Cracked-Pepper Gravy

No Rating - 0 votes

• salt
• cayenne pepper
• pepper
• salt
• milk
• bock beer
• cream
• butter
• pepper gravy
• vegetable oil
• all purpose flour
• pepper
• egg
• round steak

 

Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy

No Rating - 0 votes

• salt
• buttermilk
• worcestershire
• canola oil
• tabasco
• sweet paprika
• milk
• all purpose flour
• beef top blade chuck steak
• egg

 

Chicken Fried Steak

No Rating - 0 votes

• black pepper
• black pepper
• salt
• all purpose flour
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• paprika
• salt
• all purpose flour
• oil
• steak
• milk
• egg
• buttermilk
• vegetable oil

 

Ouisie's Chicken Fried Steak with Pepper Gravy in Biscuits

No Rating - 0 votes

• salt
• worcestershire sauce
• black pepper
• beef stock
• heavy cream
• vegetable oil
• sugar
• bacon grease
• cayenne pepper
• garlic
• all purpose flour
• salt
• cheddar cheese
• heavy cream
• milk
• butter
• vegetable shortening
• green onion
• all purpose flour
• beef top round
• egg
• baking powder
• tabasco

 

Chicken Fried Steak

No Rating - 0 votes

• canola oil
• black pepper
• buttermilk
• tabasco
• egg
• milk
• all purpose flour
• paprika
• butter
• steak

 

Chicken Fried Steak

No Rating - 0 votes

• cayenne pepper
• salt
• heavy cream
• lard
• milk
• all purpose flour
• egg
• beef top round

 

Chicken-Fried Steak with Sausage Gravy

No Rating - 0 votes

• steak
• hot sauce
• buttermilk
• all purpose flour
• vegetable oil
• black pepper
• salt
• onion powder
• cayenne pepper
• oregano
• cumin
• milk
• egg
• pork breakfast sausage meat

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