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Country Fried Steak

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A classic Southern dish featuring tender beef cube steaks with a crispy, seasoned crust.

Ingredients

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  • 4 (½ pound) beef cube steaks
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups vegetable shortening for frying
  • 4 cups milk
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Tenderize the beef cube steaks if necessary by pounding them with a meat mallet to about ¼ inch thick.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, black pepper, and salt; whisk until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, hot pepper sauce, egg, and minced garlic until smooth.
  4. Dip each steak in the seasoned flour mixture to coat, shaking off the excess flour.
  5. Submerge the coated steak in the buttermilk mixture, ensuring it is entirely covered.
  6. Return the steak to the flour mixture for a second coating.
  7. Melt 3 cups of vegetable shortening in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.
  8. Fry the steaks in batches, cooking each for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  9. Once cooked, transfer the steaks to a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.

Notes

Allow coated steaks to rest before frying to enhance texture. Fry in small batches to avoid overcrowding.

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