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Crispy Country Fried Steaks with Onion Gravy

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
55 min
TOTAL TIME
75 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner Southern
Crispy Country Fried Steaks with Onion Gravy
Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 4 (4 ounce) beef cube steaks
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 very large sweet onions (such as Vidalia®), thinly sliced
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 1 cup milk
Instructions
1
Combine the flour, cornstarch, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a shallow bowl. Thoroughly blend the ingredients until they are well incorporated.
2
Set aside 1/3 cup of the flour mixture and reserve it for later use.
3
Press the cube steaks into the remaining flour mixture in the bowl, ensuring they are evenly coated on both sides.
4
Melt butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until the foam dissipates from the butter.
5
Gently cook the steaks in the skillet, allowing the coating to turn a light brown on both sides.
6
Flip the steaks only once, as this will help them cook evenly.
7
Transfer the cooked steaks to a serving platter.
8
Place the onions in the same skillet with any remaining oil and butter, cooking over medium heat until they become translucent.
9
Stir the onions frequently as they cook to prevent burning.
10
Sprinkle the reserved flour mixture over the onions and continue cooking for an additional minute, stirring constantly.
11
Pour in the beef stock and milk to create a gravy, bringing it to a boil as you stir constantly.
12
Allow the gravy to thicken before scraping the bottom of the pan with a spoon, ensuring all flavor bits are incorporated.
13
Return the cooked steaks to the gravy mixture and push them down into it, allowing the flavors to meld together.
14
Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce heat to low, letting it simmer for 45 minutes or until the steaks are tender.
15
Occasionally stir the gravy to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan, ensuring a smooth sauce.