Country Fried Steak

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Show: Paula's PartyEpisode: TV Dinner Party

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (17)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(17)

Cook Time:
55 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 servings

Times:

Prep: 12 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 55 min
Total:: 1 hr 7 min

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups, plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 (4-ounce) tenderized beef round steak*
1 teaspoon House Seasoning, recipe follows
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
2 cups buttermilk
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 quart whole milk
1 bunch green onions, or 1 medium yellow onion, sliced

Directions

*Cook's Note: Have butcher run them through cubing machine

Combine 1 1/2 cups flour and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle 1 side of the meat with the House Seasoning and the other side with the seasoning salt, and then dredge the meat in buttermilk and then flour. Heat 1/2 cup oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 or 4 of the steaks to the hot oil and fry until browned, about 5 to 6 minutes per side. Remove each steak to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with the remaining steaks, adding up to 1/4 cup more oil, as needed.

Make the gravy by adding the 2 tablespoons of remaining flour to the pan drippings, scraping the bottom with a wooden spoon. Stir in the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and the salt. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring frequently, until the flour is medium brown and the mixture is bubbly. Slowly add the whole milk stirring constantly. Return the steaks to the skillet and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low, and place the onions on top of the steaks. Cover the pan, and let simmer for 30 minutes.

House Seasoning:

1 cup salt

1/4 cup black pepper

1/4 cup garlic powder

Combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

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Ryan Charlotte, NC 06-29-2009
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Country Fried Steak...really not that difficult
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Look people, if your country fried steak did not "turn out" it sure as heck isn't Paula's fault. Recipes are just a guideline... anyways. Learn how to properly bread a piece of meat, season to taste, and fry correctly and you won't have problems with the breading coming off or the gravy tasting like water. Shake off that excess buttermilk before you put the steak in the flour. Pack the flour on good, shake off the excess flour and make sure that your oil is hot enough before you drop the steak in. Throw a pinch of flour into the oil to test it if you have to. After you cook the steak, get the burnt bits out of the pan before you start the gravy. Taste the gravy before you serve it. If it's bland ADD MORE SEASONING! It's really not that difficult. Don't blame the creator of the recipe...it's YOUR fault if your food sucks.Read more
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null null, null 05-05-2009
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Chicken Fried Steak / Paula Deen
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I did love the taste of the receipe, but breading did fall off while frying. It could have been because I had used the wrong... type of frying pan. I will try it once again with the proper type or a non-stick pan. My husband did love it and it was worth the time to make. I will try again in near future. Read more
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Kandy Mountain View, WY 04-01-2009
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Loved the steak
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I love country fried steak but have never made it. I found this recipe very easy to follow and loved it. I did not have any... problems with the breading falling off as others have stated. In fact the breading was the best!! I do have to say however I was disappointed with the gravy. It did not turn out and I threw it out making a different kind. I will make the steaks again they were REALLY good. Read more
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sherilyne aberdeen, SD 03-22-2009
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Not from the South
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I have no doubt that Paula is a great cook; however, if you are not from the South and prefer white gravy (as I do), Bobby... Flay's terrific recipe for this is listed under "chicken fried steak". Read more
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Julianna Minneapolis, MN 02-04-2009
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Great recipe to use with chicken
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have never made this with steak but have made it multiple times using chicken breast(tendorized). It is a family favorite... and It has turned out everytime! The gravy worked out great and is very easy. I recommend a longer time of cooking on each side to make sure the chicken cooks and so that it's crispier. Read more
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Joseph Gilroy, CA 01-22-2009
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Disappointed
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I was very disappointed with this recipe as I am a good cook and have followed many of the other stars recipes. This recipe... DID NOT turn out for me. I have had this meal many times in the past, but only in restaurants. Paula used a cast iron skillet in her video, and I used a enamel coated cast iron skillet. None of the breading stuck to the meat, it did not come out golden brown, and a lot of the breading bits stuck to the pan and burned, which made the gravy not so hot. It tasted ok, but was not appetizing at all. I expected much much more.Read more