Here’s a classic Chicken-Fried Steak with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy recipe—crispy, comforting, and hearty, just like a Southern favorite.
Chicken-Fried Steak with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Ingredients
For the Steak:
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4 beef cube steaks (about ½ inch thick)
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 tsp paprika
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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2 eggs
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¼ cup milk
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Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Gravy:
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3 tbsp pan drippings (from frying steak)
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3 tbsp all-purpose flour
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2 cups milk
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
For Mashed Potatoes:
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2 lbs russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
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4 tbsp butter
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½ cup milk (adjust for desired creaminess)
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare Mashed Potatoes
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Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 15–20 minutes).
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Drain and mash with butter and milk.
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Season with salt and pepper, then keep warm.
2. Prepare the Steak
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Season cube steaks with salt and pepper.
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Mix 1 cup flour with paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in a shallow dish.
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In another dish, whisk eggs with ¼ cup milk.
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Dredge each steak in flour mixture, then egg wash, then flour again.
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Heat ¼–½ inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Fry steaks 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
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Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
3. Make the Gravy
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Pour off excess oil, leaving 3 tbsp in the skillet.
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Stir in 3 tbsp flour over medium heat and cook 1–2 minutes.
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Slowly whisk in 2 cups milk until smooth.
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Simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened.
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Season with salt and pepper.
4. Serve
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Plate mashed potatoes, top with chicken-fried steak, and generously spoon gravy over everything.
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Optional: garnish with chopped parsley.
💡 Tips & Variations
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Extra crispy: Let the breaded steak rest 10 minutes before frying.
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Gravy flavor: Add a pinch of cayenne or black pepper for a little kick.
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Make ahead: Mashed potatoes can be kept warm while frying steaks.
If you want, I can give a one-pan version where the potatoes, gravy, and steak cook almost together, saving time and cleanup. Do you want me to do that?
