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Chicken-fried Steak
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schedulePrep 0 min
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Ingredients
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- White flour as needed plus 3 tbsp
- 2 tbsp freshly-ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup whole milk, combined with ¼ cup heavy cream
- 3 ea. beef steaks, ½ inch thick
- 3 tbsp bacon drippings, divided
- 2 tbsp smoked paprika
- ⅓ cup chicken broth
Directions
- Pour 2 tbsp drippings into a 12-inch cast-iron skillet. Preheat the pan over medium high heat. Wet hand, drip 1 drop of water in pan to test the heat. If it sizzles, it's hot enough.
- Trim each steak.
- Beat eggs with seasonings, then dip steaks into eggs.
- Thoroughly dredge steak in flour on both sides.
- When the pan is hot enough, put steaks in pan in a triangle formation. Fry until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
- Remove steak(s) from pan and place in a 200°F oven.
- Pour remaining drippings into pan and lower heat to medium. Add flour and cook, whisking, until light blonde color is achieved.
- Add chicken broth to pan, and whisk to deglaze pan. Add cream mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook until gravy coats back of spoon. Don't let the gravy get too thick.
- Drizzle gravy over steaks and serve.