Country Fried Steak and Milk Gravy

Description

I have been making this for years and my family just loves it. The gravy is great served over the steak, or on mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

  • 4 (4 ounce) cube steaks
  • ½ teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1 ¾ teaspoons ground black pepper, divided
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • ¼ cup lard
  • 1 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Season meat with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper; set aside. In a shallow dish
  2. mix flour with 1 teaspoon of the pepper. Dredge each steak in flour. Dip in beaten egg
  3. then dredge in flour again.
  4. Heat lard in a large
  5. heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Fry steaks 3 to 4 minutes on each side
  6. or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  7. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the fat. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the dredging flour into oil. Cook over medium heat for 1 minute
  8. scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of skillet. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook
  9. stirring frequently
  10. 3 to 4 minutes
  11. or until thickened and bubbly. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt
  12. and 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoons pepper; gravy should be quite peppery.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 35 mins

Servings: 4

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