Spicy Country Fried Steaks Recipes

COUNTRY FRIED STEAK

Steps:

• Whisk together the egg and milk in a shallow bowl; set aside.
• Whisk together the flour, crushed saltines, seasoned salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and steak seasoning. Dip the steaks in the egg mixture, then press each steak in the flour mixture. Pat the flour mixture into the steaks to coat them completely.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and fry the steaks until they are golden brown, firm, hot in the center, and just turning from pink to grey, about 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

CHICKEN FRIED STEAK (COUNTRY FRIED STEAK)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Pat the cube steak thoroughly dry with paper towels. Then gently stretch the steaks to make them thinner, or better yet, using a meat tenderizing hammer to pound the steaks extra thin. Be sure not to pull or pound so hard that they break. Try to reach 1/4 inch consistency throughout each steak.
• In a medium bowl mix the flour, Cajun seasoning, and baking powder together. In another bowl, whisk together 1 1/4 cup milk, eggs, and Worcestershire sauce.
• Dip the steaks in the flour mixture. Shake them off, then dunk the steaks in the egg mixture. Shake off the drippings, then dunk back in the flour mixture. Shake off all excess flour. (Flour that falls off into the oil will burn and turn the oil dark.) Allow them to rest on a cutting board while the oil heats.
• Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add enough oil to fill the skillet 1/4 inch deep. Once the oil in the pan is between 350-375 degrees F, gently place half the steaks in the hot oil and fry for 1-2 minutes per side. Use tongs to move the steaks to a paper towel-lined plate. Add additional oil to the skillet if needed, and repeat with the remaining steaks. Place the finished steaks in the oven to keep warm.
• Once all the steaks are fried, carefully pour the oil into a tin can for disposal. Then wipe the skillet out with a paper towel. Place it back over medium heat and add the butter. Once melted, whisk in 1/3 cup of the remaining seasoned flour. Whisk until bubbling, then whisk in 2 3/4 cups of milk. Continue to whisk the gravy until it is thick. Taste, then season with salt and pepper as needed. Remove the gravy from heat. If the gravy starts to thicken too much, whisk in an additional 1/2 cup of milk.
• Serve the steaks warm with gravy over the top.

COUNTRY FRIED STEAKS WITH SWEET ONION GRAVY

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, stir together the flour, cornstarch, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until thoroughly mixed. Remove 1/3 cup of the flour mixture, and set aside. Gently press the cube steaks into the remaining flour mixture in the bowl until well coated on both sides.
• Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until the foam subsides on the butter. Gently pan-fry the steaks until the coating is browned, about 4 minutes per side. Turn only once. Remove the steaks to a platter.
• Spread the onions out into the skillet with the remaining oil and butter, and cook over medium heat until the onions are translucent, 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often. Sprinkle the reserved flour mixture over the onions; cook and stir for 1 more minute, then pour in the beef stock and milk. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly until the gravy is thickened. Scrape the pan well to dissolve any flavor bits left in the bottom. Return the browned steaks to the gravy mixture, then push them down into the gravy. Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the steaks are very tender, about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

COUNTRY FRIED STEAK

Steps:

• Place 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup milk, and eggs in 3 separate shallow bowls in the working area.
• Mix 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, and the paprika into the flour and mix well.
• Season both sides of cube steaks with additional salt and pepper, if desired.
• Dip cube steaks in milk, then dredge in seasoned flour.
• Dip floured steaks in egg wash, then again in the seasoned flour.
• Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet on medium heat and do half the cube steaks at a time, or work with two skillets, if you desire.
• Brown the cube steaks on each side, about 8-10 minutes total cooking time; remove from heat and set the steaks aside.
• Drain all but 1 tbsp oil (if any- I don't usually have any, but the steaks are less greasy with less oil) from the pans.
• Add enough butter to the pan to equal 3 tbsp along with the oil.
• Melt the butter and add 3 tbsp flour and stir with a whisk to make a roux, deglazing the bottom of the pan, and cook for a few minutes on LOW heat; do not burn.
• Slowly add the remaining 2 cups milk, and stir or whisk constantly until mixture comes to a boil and thickens; cook for another minute or so and remove from heat.
• Serve Country Fried Steaks (Chicken Fried Steak, as we call it) with plenty of gravy on top, and mashed potatoes on the side (double gravy recipe if you use a LOT of gravy on your potatoes, etc).

COUNTRY FRIED BEEF STEAKS WITH SPICY BLUE CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper in shallow dish. Whisk egg and water together in shallow bowl until blended. Combine bread crumbs, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, garlic powder and red pepper in separate shallow dish.
• Place beef Steaks between sheets of waxed paper; pound to 1/4 inch thickness. Dip each steak in flour mixture to coat both sides lightly; shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then in bread crumb mixture to coat.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place 2 steaks in skillet; cook 5 minutes or until coating is crisp and golden and beef is medium rare (145°F), turning once. (Do not overcook.) Remove steaks; keep warm. Repeat with remaining oil, if needed, and steaks.
• Meanwhile combine sauce ingredients in small bowl. Serve with steaks.

SPICY AIR FRYER STEAK FINGERS WITH DILL PICKLE DIP

Steps:

• Cut the cube steak into thin strips (My steaks were small so I cut each in half to make 6 fingers)
• In a small dish, combine the cayenne pepper, brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
• In a shallow dish, combine half of the spice mixture with 1 cup of almond flour. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of almond flour to a second dish, and beat the eggs in a third.
• Pat the steak strips dry and season with salt and pepper. Dip each piece into the plain almond flour, then into the egg, then into the seasoned almond flour. Repeat with all of the steak.
• Arrange the breaded steak fingers in a single layer in the basket of your air fryer (cook in batches if necessary). Spritz the top of the steak with olive oil spray, then fry at 400°F for 8 minutes.
• While the steak is cooking, combine the remaining spice mixture with the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of water. Brush the hot sauce onto the cooked steak.
• To make the dill pickle dip: In a small dish combine the sour cream, milk dill pickles, and pickle juice. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

COUNTRY FRIED BEEF STEAKS WITH SPICY BLUE CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper in shallow dish. Whisk egg and water together in shallow bowl until blended. Combine bread crumbs, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, garlic powder and red pepper in separate shallow dish.
• Place beef Steaks between sheets of waxed paper; pound to 1/4 inch thickness. Dip each steak in flour mixture to coat both sides lightly; shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then in bread crumb mixture to coat.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place 2 steaks in skillet; cook 5 minutes or until coating is crisp and golden and beef is medium rare (145°F), turning once. (Do not overcook.) Remove steaks; keep warm. Repeat with remaining oil, if needed, and steaks.
• Meanwhile combine sauce ingredients in small bowl. Serve with steaks.

STEAK FINGERS WITH COUNTRY GRAVY RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Pat the cube steak thoroughly dry with paper towels. Then cut the steaks into strips approximately 1 to 1 1/2 inches wide and 3 to 4 inches long.
• In a small bowl mix the flour, Cajun seasoning, and baking powder together. In another bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup milk, 3 eggs, and Worcestershire sauce. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add enough oil to fill the skillet 1/4 inch deep.
• Once the oil is between 350-375 degrees F, dip 6-8 steak strips in the flour mixture. Shake them off, then dunk the strips in the egg mixture. Shake off the drippings, then dunk back in the flour mixture. Shake off all excess flour. (Flour that falls off into the oil will burn and turn the oil dark.)
• Gently place the strips in the hot oil and fry for 1-2 minutes per side. Use tongs to move the steak fingers to a paper towel lined plate. Add additional oil to the skillet if needed, and repeat with the remaining steak strips. Place the finished strips in the oven to keep warm.
• Once all the steak fingers are fried, carefully wipe the skillet out with a paper towel. Place it back over medium heat and add the butter. Once melted, whisk in 1/4 cup of the remaining seasoned flour. Whisk until bubbling, then whisk in 2 cups of milk. Continue to whisk the gravy until it is thick. Taste, then season with salt and pepper as needed. Remove the gravy from heat. If the gravy starts to thicken too much, whisk in an additional 1/2 cup of milk.
• Serve the steak fingers and warm country gravy together for dipping.

HAMBURGER STEAK WITH COUNTRY GRAVY

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Shape into 6 patties.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil. When hot add the ground beef patties.
• Cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side. Turn heat down to medium if they are browning too quickly.Remove from pan and set aside.
• You want about 2 tablespoons of grease in the pan. If you have more than that, pour the extra off. If you have less than 2 tablespoons, you'll use an extra tablespoon of butter to make up for it.
• Add the butter to the skillet and melt it over medium heat.
• Add the flour. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
• Gradually whisk in the milk . Bring to a simmer and add the garlic powder, onion powder and salt and pepper to taste.Simmer 2 to 3 minutes to thicken. Spoon gravy over hamburger steak to serve.

CHICKEN FRIED STEAK

Steps:

• Season cubed steak lightly with salt and pepper.
• Place 1/2 cup flour on a plate.
• Mix remaining 1/2 cup flour, Saltine crumbs, seasoned salt, and cayenne pepper in a shallow bowl.
• Whisk together eggs and 1/3 cup milk in another shallow bowl.
• Dredge cubed steak in flour, dip in egg mixture, and then coat with Saltine mixture.
• Heat about 1/2-inch oil in a large pan (preferably cast iron) over medium heat.
• Cook steak in 2 batches for about 3 minutes per side. Remove steak to a paper towel-lined plate.
• Pour oil that is left in pan through a fine-meshed sieve into a heat-proof bowl. Measure out 1/4 cup and return it to pan.
• Add flour to pan and cook over medium heat for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thick. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

SPICY COUNTRY-FRIED STEAKS

Steps:

• Combine first 3 ingredients in a shallow dish; sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper if desired; dredge steaks evenly in flour mixture.
• Fry steaks, in batches, in 1/4 inch hot oil in a large nonstick skillet 3-4 minutes on each sided or until golden.
• Remove steaks, and keep warm.
• Carefully drain hot oil, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet.
• Whisk gravy mix, milk, and cayenne pepper into reserved drippings in skillet; cook over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, 3-6 minutes or until thickened.
• Serve gravy with steaks.

COUNTRY FRIED STEAK

Steps:

• Remove the steaks form the warm oven, top them with the gravy, and serve alongside your favorite sides.

COUNTRY FRIED STEAKS

Steps:

• Combine 3 tablespoon flour, cornmeal, salt and pepper; set aside. Coat steaks with remaining flour. Beat egg white and water; dip steaks, then dredge in cornmeal mixture. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook two steaks in 1 tablespoon oil for 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until crisp, lightly browned and cooked as desired. Remove steaks and keep warm. Repeat with the remaining oil and steaks. Meanwhile, for gravy, melt butter in a saucepan; stir in flour until well blended. Gradually add milk; bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly; reduce heat to medium-low. Add bouillon, marjoram, thyme and pepper; simmer, uncovered, for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over steaks.

COUNTRY-FRIED STEAK

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
• To make the steak: In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, black and red pepper, garlic powder, and salt.
• In another shallow bowl, whisk the egg whites and milk together.
• On a cutting board, pound the steaks to 1/4" thickness using a meat mallet.
• Dredge each steak in the flour mixture, then in the egg mixture, shaking off the excess, and back in the flour mixture to fully coat the steak. Transfer to a plate.
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Cook the steaks, in batches if needed, for 4 minutes, turning once, or until golden brown and crisp. Set aside the skillet and juices.
• Transfer the steaks to the prepared baking sheet and place in the oven to bake for 10 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted in the center registers 145F for medium-rare.
• To make the sauce: In the same skillet over medium-high heat, heat the broth for 30 seconds. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of the warmed broth and the cornstarch. Add the mixture into the skillet and whisk for 2 minutes, or until thickened. Stir in the black pepper. Serve the sauce over the steaks.