Savory Chicken Fried Steak

Ingredients:

1½ cup Whole Milk
2 Large Eggs
2 cup All-purpose Flour
2 tsp Seasoned Salt
Kosher Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper
¾ tsp Paprika
¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper
3 lb Cube Steak*
½ cup Canola Oil
1 Tbsp Butter
Gravy:
⅓ cup All-purpose Flour
4 cup Milk
½ tsp Seasoned Salt
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Mashed Potatoes, for serving

Directions:

1.Begin by creating an assembly line for the frying process. Mix the milk with the eggs; the flour with the seasoned salt, 1 ½ teaspoons of black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper; place the meat in the third bowl.

2.Salt and pepper each piece of meat on both sides. Continue by coating with the flour and finally, dunk the meat in the milk and egg mixture. Return it to the flour and then set aside for frying.

3.Heat your oil to frying temperature over medium heat. Add the butter and a few sprinkles of flour. Cook at least three pieces of the chicken fried steak at a time. Cook each for about two minutes or until the edges become golden brown. Once finished, set on a plate with paper towels to pick up the excess grease.

4.Once all the meat is fried, pour the grease into a heatproof bowl. Do not clean the skillet. Return to the stove and heat up one cup of the oil that was removed over medium-low heat. When the grease is hot, sprinkle flour evenly over the grease. Use a whisk to mix until it creates a golden brown paste**. Continue cooking until the roux is deep golden brown.

5.Pour in the milk while whisking. Add the seasoned salt and black pepper. Continue whisking and cooking for about five to 10 minutes or until the gravy is smooth and thick.

6.Serve with the chicken fried steak and a side of mashed potatoes.