Chicken Fried Steak
Southern Style Sirloin Fried Steak
ingredients
- 1 lb top sirloin steak, 1/2 inch thick
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup vegetable oil, for frying
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
steps
- 1.
Tenderize the top sirloin steak by pounding it with a meat mallet until slightly flattened.
- 2.
In a large bowl, mix together 1 cup flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 3.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk.
- 4.
Dip each piece of steak into the flour mixture, then into the egg mixture, and back into the flour for a good coating.
- 5.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 6.
Fry each steak for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 7.
Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 8.
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- 9.
Stir in the remaining flour to create a roux, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
- 10.
Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring continuously until thickened.
- 11.
Add more seasoning if desired, then serve the gravy over the fried steak.
- 12.
Garnish with fresh parsley if using.
