There are some dishes that taste like home, no matter where you are — and Country Fried Steak with Cream Gravy is one of them. I first tried this golden, crispy, gravy-smothered beauty at a roadside diner in Texas. The waitress called it “breakfast you’ll dream about all day,” and she was right.
Now, years later, I make it whenever I crave something cozy but quick. The best part? It’s surprisingly simple to pull off at home — no fancy gear or chef skills needed. You just need cube steak, a bit of buttermilk magic, and a few minutes at the stove.
Ingredients :
For the Steak:
• 4 cube steaks
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup buttermilk
• Oil for frying
For the Cream Gravy:
• 3 tablespoons pan drippings
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• Salt & black pepper to taste
Directions :
1. Set up your station:
In one bowl, whisk together flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. In another, combine eggs and buttermilk.
2. Coat the steaks:
Dredge each cube steak in flour, dip into the egg mixture, then return to the flour. Press firmly for that golden crust.
3. Heat it up:
Pour enough oil into a skillet to cover the bottom. Heat over medium until shimmering — a pinch of flour should sizzle instantly.
4. Fry to perfection:
Cook steaks 3–4 minutes per side until deeply golden. Set them on a rack or paper towels to stay crispy.
5. Make that dreamy gravy:
Keep 3 tablespoons of the drippings in the pan. Whisk in the flour and cook for about a minute. Slowly pour in milk while whisking constantly until thick and smooth.
6. Season to taste:
Add salt and plenty of black pepper (the signature Southern touch).
7. Serve it hot:
Smother each steak in warm cream gravy and dig in immediately.
