Unique Title:
“Southern Comfort on a Plate: Chicken-Fried Steak with Creamy Mashed Potatoes & Gravy”
Introduction
Crispy, golden, and drenched in creamy country gravy — chicken-fried steak is a beloved Southern classic that brings the soul of comfort food straight to your table. Despite its name, it’s not chicken at all. This dish features tenderized beef steak that’s breaded and fried like fried chicken, then smothered in rich white gravy and served alongside fluffy mashed potatoes.
Perfect for Sunday dinners, cold-weather cravings, or when you just need a little nostalgic indulgence, this dish is a filling and flavorful favorite the whole family will love.
Ingredients
For the Chicken-Fried Steak:
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4 cube steaks (or tenderized round steaks)
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup milk
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Oil, for frying
For the Mashed Potatoes:
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2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
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1/2 cup milk
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4 tablespoons butter
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Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Gravy:
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2–3 tablespoons pan drippings
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2 tablespoons flour
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1 1/2 cups milk
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
