Country Fried Steak and Milk Gravy
Description
This fried cube steak is cooked in lard until golden brown and crisp, then served with a peppery pan gravy for a simple dinner ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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4 (4 ounce) cube steaks
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1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
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1 3/4 teaspoons ground black pepper, divided
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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2 eggs, lightly beaten
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1/4 cup lard
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1 cup milk
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients.
2
Season steaks with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; set aside.
3
Combine flour and 1 teaspoon pepper in a shallow plate. Place beaten eggs in a shallow bowl. Dredge seasoned steaks in flour. Dip in eggs, then dredge in flour again.
4
Heat lard in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Fry steaks in hot lard until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
5
Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from the skillet. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons dredging flour into fat. Cook and stir over medium heat for 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
6
Gradually whisk in milk. Cook, whisking frequently, until gravy is thickened and bubbly, 3 to 4 minutes.
7
Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; gravy should be quite peppery. Serve and enjoy!