Name: Copycat Cracker Barrel Country Fried Steak (Standard)
Prep time: 24 min
Cook time: 36 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb Cube Steak; 4 cups Water; 1 tbsp Salt; 1 tsp Black Pepper; 2 cups All-Purpose Flour; 2 tbsp Paprika; 1 tbsp Garlic Powder; 1 tbsp Onion Powder; 1 tsp Black Pepper; 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil; 4 tbsp Butter; 4 tbsp All-Purpose Flour; 4 cups Beef Broth; 1 tsp Black Pepper; 1/2 tsp Salt

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A classic comfort food dish replicating the Cracker Barrel favorite, featuring tenderized steak coated in seasoned flour and fried to golden perfection.

Total 1h

Serves 4

Steps 10

Ingredients 17

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Steak
1 lb 450 g Cube Steak
Brine
4 cups 950 mL Water
1 tbsp 15 mL Salt
1 tsp 5 mL Black Pepper
Coating
2 cups 240 g All-Purpose Flour
2 tbsp 30 mL Paprika
1 tbsp 15 mL Garlic Powder
1 tbsp 15 mL Onion Powder
1 tsp 5 mL Black Pepper
1 tsp 5 mL Cayenne Pepper
1 tsp 5 mL Salt
Frying
cup 120 mL Vegetable Oil
Gravy
4 tbsp 60 mL Butter
4 tbsp 60 mL All-Purpose Flour
4 cups 950 mL Beef Broth
1 tsp 5 mL Black Pepper
tsp 2.5 mL Salt

Equipment

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Instructions

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Place the Steak in the Brine and let sit for 30 minutes.
Combine all Coating ingredients in a shallow dish.
Dredge each steak in the Coating, ensuring it's fully covered.
Heat the Vegetable 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 set aside. Drain excess oil from skillet, leaving about 2 tablespoons.
To make the Gravy, melt the Butter in the skillet. Whisk in the Flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
Gradually whisk in the Beef Broth, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Season with Black Pepper and Salt.
Serve the fried steak with the gravy.