Indulge in the comforting flavors of Southern cuisine with this delicious Baked Chicken Fried Steak recipe. Tender and juicy cube steaks are coated in a crispy breading, baked to perfection, and then smothered in a creamy mushroom gravy. This dish is a crowd-pleaser and is sure to satisfy your craving for classic comfort food. Serve it with mashed potatoes and a side of vegetables for a complete and hearty meal. Get ready to enjoy a taste of Southern hospitality right at your own dinner table!
Ingredients
- 4 cube steaks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- In another shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and milk.
- In a third shallow dish, mix the bread crumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Dip each cube steak into the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, and finally coat it in the bread crumb mixture. Make sure each steak is evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated cube steaks and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Remove the steaks from the skillet and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the cube steaks in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- While the steaks are baking, prepare the mushroom gravy. In the same skillet used to cook the steaks, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they are soft and browned.
- Sprinkle 1/4 cup of flour over the mushrooms, stirring constantly for 1 minute to cook off the raw flour taste.
- Gradually pour in the beef broth while stirring constantly. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the gravy thickens.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove the baked cube steaks from the oven and serve them hot with the mushroom gravy spooned over the top. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Chicken Fried Steak is a classic Southern dish that originated in Texas.
Cube steak is traditionally used for Chicken Fried Steak due to its tenderizing properties.
Coating the steak in a breadcrumb and egg mixture helps to lock in moisture and create a crispy crust when baked.
The mushroom gravy adds an extra layer of flavor and richness to this dish.
This recipe is a healthier twist on the traditional pan-fried version, as the cube steaks are baked instead of deep-fried.