Copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken Fried Steak
A refined version of the classic, using buttermilk for a more tender steak and a richer gravy.
4
Beef Steaks-round or cube, about 6 oz each
1 cup
All-Purpose Flour
1 tsp
Salt
1/2 tsp
Black Pepper
1/2 tsp
Garlic Powder
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A refined version of the classic, using buttermilk for a more tender steak and a richer gravy.
Instructions
- Pound the Beef Steaks to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Marinate the steaks in the Buttermilk Marinade for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
- In a shallow dish, combine all Steak ingredients.
- In a shallow dish, combine all Coating ingredients.
- Remove steaks from marinade and dredge thoroughly with the Coating mixture.
- Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the steaks for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove steaks and drain on paper towels.
- To make the Gravy, melt Butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Whisk in Flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to make a roux.
- Gradually whisk in Beef Broth, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in Heavy Cream and season Gravy with Black Pepper. Serve the Chicken Fried Steak immediately with Gravy.
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4
4
Beef Steaks-round or cube, about 6 oz each
-
1 cup
240 mL
All-Purpose Flour
-
1 tsp
5 mL
Salt
-
1/2 tsp
2.5 mL
Black Pepper
-
1/2 tsp
2.5 mL
Garlic Powder
-
1/2 tsp
2.5 mL
Onion Powder
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2 cups
480 mL
Buttermilk
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1 tsp
5 mL
Hot Sauce
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2 cups
480 mL
All-Purpose Flour
-
1 tsp
5 mL
Salt
-
1 tsp
5 mL
Black Pepper
-
1 tsp
5 mL
Paprika
-
1/2 tsp
2.5 mL
Cayenne Pepper
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1/4 cup
60 mL
Butter
-
1/4 cup
30 g
All-Purpose Flour
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3 cups
720 mL
Beef Broth
-
1/4 cup
60 mL
Heavy Cream
-
1/2 tsp
2.5 mL
Black Pepper
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Shallow Dishes (2)
- Whisk
- Meat Tenderizer
- Paper Towels
- Marinating Dish
Instructions
- Pound the Beef Steaks to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Marinate the steaks in the Buttermilk Marinade for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
- In a shallow dish, combine all Steak ingredients.
- In a shallow dish, combine all Coating ingredients.
- Remove steaks from marinade and dredge thoroughly with the Coating mixture.
- Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the steaks for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove steaks and drain on paper towels.
- To make the Gravy, melt Butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Whisk in Flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to make a roux.
- Gradually whisk in Beef Broth, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in Heavy Cream and season Gravy with Black Pepper. Serve the Chicken Fried Steak immediately with Gravy.
Nutrition per serving
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