Country-Fried Steak

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COUNTRY-FRIED STEAK

Recipe By : GRIT -- APRIL 6, 1997
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beef

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 beef cube steaks (each 5-oz.)
2 eggs
2/3 cup milk
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups saltine cracker crumbs
1/4 cup vegetable oil
(GRAVY):
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 3/4 cups milk
1/4 cup minced onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

In a medium mixing bowl, beat eggs and 2/3 cup milk. Whisk in 3/4 cup
flour and 1 teaspoon salt. Pour cracker crumbs into a soup plate or pie
pan. Dip steaks first into the egg mixture and then into the cracker
crumbs. Press crumbs into steaks. In a 12-inch skillet over medium-low
heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Place prepared steaks in the heated
skillet, and fry for 6 minutes on one side. Add the remaining two
tablespoons oil, and fry 6 minutes on the other side. Remove steaks from
pan.
Prepare gravy: Stir 1/4 cup flour into drippings in the skillet. Add
enough oil to wet the flour. Stir flour and oil until fully mixed; a bit
at a time, whisk in milk, and deglaze the pan. Add onions, and after the
milk comes to a boil, cook 1 minute longer. Stir in salt and pepper.
Return steaks to pan, and cook another 20 minutes over very low heat.
When turning steaks or moving them to the platter, slide a large spatula
under the steak so as not to tear off the now moist batter. Spoon gravy
over steaks, and serve.
Makes 4 servings.
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