Chicken-Fried Steak With Cream Gravy
Pop quiz: Is chicken-fried steak made of beef or chicken? If you guessed beef, then congratulations—you’re correct. Served with a creamy white gravy, this breaded and fried steak is comfort food at its finest.
Ingredients
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1 tsp. garlic powder
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4 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste
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2 tsp. black pepper, divided, plus more for garnish
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4 (6-oz.) cube steaks (see note below)
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2/3 cup finely crushed round buttery crackers (such as Ritz, from 16 to 18 crackers)
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1 1/2 cups, plus 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour, divided
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2 large eggs
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2 1/2 cups, plus 2 Tbsp. whole milk, divided
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3 cups vegetable oil
Directions
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Preheat oven to 200°F. Stir together garlic powder, 3 teaspoons of the salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle 2 1/2 teaspoons seasoning mix evenly over both sides of all steaks.