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35 Perfect Chicken Fried Steak with Mushroom Gravy Secrets

chicken fried steak with mushroom gravy
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A classic Southern comfort dish featuring crispy fried steak smothered in a rich, creamy mushroom gravy, served over rice.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cube steaks (about 1 1/2 lbs total)
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk (or use all milk)
  • 1/2 tsp hot sauce (optional)
  • 1 cup crushed saltine crackers or panko (optional for extra crunch)
  • Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 tbsp butter (or use pan drippings)
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk (or 2 cups milk + 1/2 cup broth)
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt (more to taste)
  • 1 tsp coarse black pepper (peppery like the photo)
  • 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
  • Cooked white rice (about 3 cups cooked)

Instructions

  1. Prep the dredge: In a shallow bowl, mix flour with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. In a second bowl, whisk eggs with milk, buttermilk, and hot sauce.
  2. Coat the steaks: Pat steaks dry. Dredge in seasoned flour, dip in egg mixture, then dredge again in flour (or flour + crushed crackers/panko for extra crunch). Press coating on well.
  3. Fry: Heat 1/2 inch oil in a skillet to 350°F. Fry steaks 3–5 minutes per side until deep golden and crispy. Drain on a rack or paper towels.
  4. Sauté mushrooms: Pour off oil, leaving about 2–3 tbsp drippings (or add butter). Add mushrooms and cook 4–5 minutes until browned.
  5. Make the gravy: Sprinkle in flour and stir 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk (and broth if using) until smooth. Simmer 3–5 minutes until thick and creamy. Season with salt, lots of black pepper, Worcestershire, and parsley.
  6. Serve: Spoon rice onto plates, top with crispy chicken fried steak, and smother with creamy mushroom gravy. Finish with a crack of black pepper.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, add crushed saltine crackers or panko to the flour dredge.
  • Adjust the gravy thickness by adding more milk if too thick or simmering longer if too thin.
  • Serve immediately for the crispiest steak.

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