Quick and Easy Country Fried Steak Recipe

This quick and easy country fried steak recipe is a classic American dish that is perfect for a comforting meal. Tender cube steaks are coated in a seasoned flour mixture, pan-fried to perfection, and served with creamy mashed potatoes and flavorful gravy. In just under 30 minutes, you can have a delicious and satisfying country fried steak on your plate.

Ingredients

• 4 cube steaks
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for gravy)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
2. Pour the buttermilk into another shallow dish.
3. Dip each cube steak into the flour mixture, coating both sides evenly. Shake off any excess flour.
4. Then dip the coated cube steaks into the buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off.
5. Return the steaks to the flour mixture and coat them one more time.
6. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
7. Add the coated cube steaks to the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
8. Remove the steaks from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.
9. To make the gravy, reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining flour (1/4 cup) to the skillet.
10. Stir the flour into the remaining oil in the skillet until well combined.
11. Slowly pour in the beef broth while stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
12. Cook the gravy for 2-3 minutes, or until thickened.
13. Season the gravy with salt and pepper to taste.
14. Serve the country fried steaks with creamy mashed potatoes and pour the hot gravy over the top.
15. Enjoy!

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