Chicken Fried Steak and Gravy

 I have always loved Chicken Fried steak and Gravy. As a Serviceman in the southern part of Texas...I had my first taste of this southern delicacy... (What did I know ? I'm a Yankee from Philadelphia. PA.)

Here is a nice simple recipe.

INGREDIENTS:

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided 

2 large eggs 

1-1/2 cups 2% milk, divided 

 4 beef cubed steaks (6 ounces each) 

1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided 

1 teaspoon pepper, divided 

Oil for frying 

1 cup water

DIRECTIONS:

Place 1 cup flour in a shallow bowl. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk eggs and 1/2 cup milk until blended. Sprinkle steaks with 3/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Dip in flour to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then again in flour. 

In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1/4 in. oil over medium heat. Add steaks; cook until golden brown and a thermometer reads 160°, 4-6 minutes on each side. Remove from pan; drain on paper towels. Keep warm. 

Remove all but 2 tablespoons oil from pan. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until smooth; cook and stir over medium heat until golden brown, 3-4 minutes. Gradually whisk in water and remaining milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes.

 Serve with steaks.

ENJOY!