Here’s a classic, comforting Country-Fried Steak with Mashed Potatoes and Creamy Gravy — crispy, tender, and pure Southern-style goodness. This recipe is easy, hearty, and perfect for a cozy family dinner.
🥩 Country-Fried Steak
Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Steaks
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4 cube steaks (or tenderized round steaks)
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon paprika
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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2 large eggs
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½ cup buttermilk (or regular milk)
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Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
For the Gravy
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3 tablespoons pan drippings
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3 tablespoons flour
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2 cups milk
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Salt & pepper to taste
🧂 Mashed Potatoes
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2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
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4 tablespoons butter
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½ cup milk or cream
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Salt & pepper
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the Mashed Potatoes
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Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 15 minutes).
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Drain, mash, and mix with butter, milk, salt, and pepper.
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Cover and keep warm.
2. Prepare the Steaks
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Pat steaks dry.
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Set up two bowls:
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Bowl 1: Flour + salt + pepper + paprika + garlic powder
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Bowl 2: Eggs + buttermilk
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Dredge each steak in seasoned flour → egg mixture → flour again.
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Press the flour in well for a good crust.
3. Fry the Steaks
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Heat about ½ inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Fry steaks 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
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Transfer to a wire rack or paper towels.
4. Make the Gravy
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Pour off most oil, leaving about 3 tablespoons of drippings.
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Stir in 3 tablespoons flour; cook 1 minute.
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Whisk in milk slowly until smooth.
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Season generously with salt and pepper.
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Simmer until thick and creamy.
🍽️ Serve
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Place a steak on each plate.
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Add a big scoop of mashed potatoes.
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Smother both with warm gravy.
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Add green beans, corn, or biscuits on the side if you want the full Southern feast.
💡 Tips
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Cube steak works best because it’s pre-tenderized.
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For extra flavor, add ½ teaspoon cayenne to the flour.
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If the gravy gets too thick, add a splash more milk.
If you want, I can also give you country-fried chicken, white-pepper gravy, or a sheet-pan version for easier cleanup!
