Chicken Fried Steak Bites with Country Gravy Recipe

Name: Chicken Fried Steak Bites with Country Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cups Milk; 1 whole Egg; 2 cups All-purpose Flour; 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Seasoned Salt (I Used Lawry's); 2 teaspoons Coarse Ground Pepper; 2 pounds Cube Steak, Cut Into 1 1/2 To 2 Inch Pieces; 4 cups Vegetable Oil, For Frying; 2 Tablespoons Bacon Grease (drippings); 1/4 cups All-purpose Flour; 3/4 teaspoons Salt; 3/4 teaspoons Coarse Ground Black Pepper; 3- 1/2 cups Whole Milk

Servings: persons

1/2 cups Milk
1 whole Egg
2 cups All-purpose Flour
1- 1/2 Tablespoon Seasoned Salt (I Used Lawry's)
2 teaspoons Coarse Ground Pepper
2 pounds Cube Steak, Cut Into 1 1/2 To 2 Inch Pieces
4 cups Vegetable Oil, For Frying
2 Tablespoons Bacon Grease (drippings)
1/4 cups All-purpose Flour
3/4 teaspoons Salt
3/4 teaspoons Coarse Ground Black Pepper
3- 1/2 cups Whole Milk

1
Heat oil in a deep cast iron skillet to about 350 degrees (F).
2
While the oil heats, in a medium sized bowl, add milk and egg and beat until well combined.
3
In a pie plate or other shallow dish, combine flour, seasoned salt and pepper until well mixed.
4
Dredge each piece of cube steak into flour mixture, the dip in egg and milk mixture and then back into flour, coating all sides.
5
Give each piece a little shake to remove extra flour and carefully place into the hot oil.
6
Repeat with remaining cube steak, cooking in batches.
7
Cook each piece about 3 to 4 minutes on each side until lightly browned.
8
They will cook quickly.
9
Remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
10
You may want to lower your heat slightly after the first batch, especially when using cast iron.
11
For the gravy: In an 8-inch cast iron skillet, over medium-high heat, add bacon grease.
12
When grease is melted, add flour, salt and pepper, whisking until all combined.
13
Whisk occasionally as flour mixture starts to brown.
14
You want it to get golden brown, but be careful to not let it burn.
15
Gradually whisk in 3 cups of milk, and continue to whisk until it is thick and starts to bubble, adding more milk if it gets too thick.
16
Lower heat and keep warm until serving.
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Serve the steak smothered with the gravy with mashed potatoes and some buttered Texas Toast.
18
Enjoy!
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Miss

3124

kcal

Calories

290

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cups Milk, 1 whole Egg, 2 cups All-purpose Flour, 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Seasoned Salt (I Used Lawry's), and more.

Yes, Chicken Fried Steak Bites with Country Gravy falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken Fried Steak Bites with Country Gravy

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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