Recipe courtesy of Carla Hall

Chicken Fried Steak with Sausage Cream Gravy

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  • Level: Intermediate
  • Total: 45 min
  • Active: 45 min
  • Yield: 4 servings
My chicken fried steak is an extra crispy version of this all-time favorite recipe.

Ingredients

Chicken Fried Steak:

Sausage Cream Gravy:

To Serve:

Directions

Special equipment:
a deep-fry thermometer
  1. For the chicken fried steak: Fill a large cast-iron skillet with 1 inch of vegetable oil and preheat to 360 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a baking rack and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the onion powder, paprika, garlic powder and cayenne. Set aside until ready to use.
  3. Prepare a breading station with 3 baking dishes. In the first baking dish, add the cornstarch and season with salt and black pepper. In the second baking dish, add the buttermilk, eggs and some salt and black pepper. In the third baking dish, add the all-purpose flour, rice flour, half of the reserved spices and some salt and black pepper.
  4. Season both sides of the pounded steaks with salt, black pepper and the remaining spice mixture. Dredge the steaks first in the cornstarch, coating both sides, then dredge in the buttermilk mixture. Dredge in the seasoned flour mixture and gently place in the oil. Fry in batches until golden brown and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove to the prepared baking sheet.
  5. For the sausage cream gravy: In a medium sauté pan over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Add the sausage and use a wooden spoon or potato masher to break it into very small crumbles. Cook until the sausage is deeply browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle the flour and cayenne on top of the sausage and stir to coat. Allow the flour to toast for 1 minute. Slowly add in the milk, continuously whisking until smooth. Season with the black pepper and salt to taste and cook until the gravy has thickened slightly, 4 to 5 minutes.
  6. Serve the chicken fried steak with the gravy, a side of creamy mashed potatoes, white bread, onions and pickle chips.