Monday, May 23, 2011

Pure YUMMY!

I have always loved Country Fried Steak. This recipe is the best that I have ever had.

Country Fried Steak With White Gravy
INGREDIENTS FOR 4 SERVINGS:
1 C. Plus 1 ½ Tbs. Flour
3 tsp. Creole Seasoning
1 Egg
1 to 3 C. Milk, As Needed
4 (6-8oz.) Cube Steak
1 ½ tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Ground Black Pepper
Canola Oil, For Frying, As Needed
½ C. Minced Yellow Onion
INSTRUCTIONS:
Combine 1 C. flour with 1tsp. Creole Seasoning in a ziplock bag. Whisk the egg, ½ C. milk, and 1 tsp. Creole Seasoning in a shallow bowl. Season the steaks all over with 1 ¼ tsp. salt and ½ tsp. pepper. Dredge the meat in the seasoned flour, then dip in the egg wash, letting the excess drip off, and then dredge in the flour a final time. Set steaks on a tray. Place ½ C oil in a large pan. Heat until it is hot but not smoking. Carefully add the steaks and fry until golden, 3 minutes per side. Transfer them to paper towels to drain. Add remaining steaks to the pan, and cook in the same manner. Add the 1 ½ Tbs. flour to the pan and cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute. Add the onion and cook stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes. Whisk in 1 ½ C. of the milk, the remaining 1 tsp. Creole Seasoning, remaining ¼ tsp salt, and the remaining ½ tsp. pepper. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes, until the sauce had thickened and there is no raw flour taste. Add additional milk as necessary to achieve the desired consistency. Serve steaks with the hot gravy and mashed potatoes.
COMMENTS: for homemade Creole Seasoning combine 2 ½ Tbs. Paprika, 2 Tbs. Salt, 2 Tbs. Garlic Powder, 1 Tbs. Pepper, 1 Tbs. Onion Powder, 1 Tbs. Cayenne Pepper,1 Tbs. Dried Oregano, 1 Tbs. Dried Thyme. Makes 2/3 cups.

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