Country Fried Steak?

Question

i need to know how to make country fried steak. Everytime I make it it turns out crazy. I would like some recipes that you have actually tried and some detailed instructions. it's important. Thank you guys!!!!!!! and also, what kind of steak do you use???

Answer 1

you use cubed steak.

cook it like you do fried chicken


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Answer 2

you don't want a very thick steak or too thin..it will make it very tough. Usually the supermarket or butcher will tell you what steak you can use for. But the best way to cook it is to use:
Use little bit of oil in pan...it doesn't need a lot and set it on medium High.
flour and season(salt and pepper) on your steak to pan fried it. Brown both sides. Takes about 4 to 5 minutes each side.
(No need to fully cook it yet only need to brown the steak.)
Then put the steaks in the deep pan dish.
Then make up instant gravy
only need one package, use 1 cup milk and 1 cup of water with the mix.
When that thicken up and then pour over your steaks.
Preheat the oven for 350 .
Put the dish in the oven for 1 hour.
It will come out very tender and wonderful gravy to have with either mash potatoes or rice.
Enjoy! =)

Answer 3

Use either round steak or cutlets. Have the butcher tenderize the meat. Season your flour with salt, pepper, and season all. Lemon pepper is good too.

Use straight eggs beaten up, no milk. This causes the batter to stick very well to the steak. Make sure your oil is hot but not burnt, around 360 degrees is perfect.

When you place it in the oil do not turn until the one side is done. In other words the steak should only be turned one time.

These tips will produce a good country fried steak.

Good luck.

Answer 4

i buy the tenderized round steak, some places call it minute steak. the best way i have found to cook it is in small batches. get your biggest frying pan, and put about 1/2 inch vegtable oil in it, and put the heat about medium. get a bunch of flour, and season it with salt and pepper, maybe some onion and garlic powder too if you like, or whatever spices you like. then either break an egg into a bowl with some milk, or use buttermilk. dip each piece of meat into the egg/milk, then cover in flour. shake off the extra flour so that you have just enough to cling to the meat. get enough meat breaded so that you can have a pan full. that way the oil won't burn. let it cook on one side about 5 minutes, then flip. the smaller the pieces, the less time you have to cook them. after you get done frying the steaks, you can make gravy. this i am no good at. i use the mix kind! anyway, hope that helps!

Answer 5

For country fried steak, you use cubed or "minute" steaks, they've been pounded with a meat hammer to make them more tender. Salt and pepper the steaks, then coat them with flour. Place oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet (this will help stop "hot spots"), cast iron skillets work very well, about 1/2 inch or so. Allow oil to become hot, i test mine by sprinkling with a couple drops of water, they should boil away almost immediately. One at a time, place steaks into the skillet, allow to cook 3-6 minutes per side, this should be enough time for the steak to gain a good dark-golden brown crust per side. Place steaks on a plate until all are finished. Drain oil into a container (never pour down sink!) and allow to cool. Sprinkle pan with about 3 tbsp. of flour. Using a whisk, mix in 2 cups water. Whisk up the flour and the brown bits from the bottom of the pan, allow to come to a boil and allow to thicken to desired consistency. Place steaks back inside the pan in the gravy, cover and allow to cook on low or medium-low for 45 minutes to an hour, adding water if needed, until steaks are cooked through and tender. Or place steaks and gravy in crockpot on low setting for 2-3 hours.

Answer 6

Coat cube steak in an egg wash and dip in breadcrumbs or flour.
Fry in vegetable oil.

Your egg wash can be as simple as 1 beaten egg, or complex with milk, seasonings and hot sauce added to it.

Answer 7

Go to foodnetwork.com...great recipes there!!!!