Ingredients
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salt & freshly ground black pepper
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1 cup all-purpose flour, more as needed
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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2 large eggs, beaten
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vegetable oil (for frying)
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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salt & freshly ground black pepper
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8 (8 ounce) top sirloin steaks (1/2 inch thick) or 8 (8 ounce) top round steaks (1/2 inch thick)
Instructions
- Pat the steaks dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Sift the flour and cayenne pepper onto a plate and dredge the steaks in the flour.
- Using the flat side of a meat cleaver or a rolling pin, pound out the steaks until they are about 1/4 to 3/8 inch thick.
- Dredge again in the flour, shaking off any excess.
- Dip the steaks into the beaten eggs, and then again in flour, making sure all of the beef is well covered with flour.
- Pour enough oil into a large skillet to come about 1/4 inch up the sides and set over medium-high heat.
- When the oil is hot, carefully add the steaks with tongs and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- Remove the steaks and keep warm.
- For the gravy:
- Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the oil and remove any burnt drippings from the skillet.
- Reduce the heat to medium, and add the flour, salt and pepper.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the flour is light golden.
- Slowly whisk in the milk, about 1/2 cup at a time.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the gravy is thick and creamy, stirring constantly, about 7-8 minutes.
- Season again with salt and pepper, if necessary.
- Serve the gravy over the chicken-fried steaks.