Week 11: Chicken Fried Steak

My boyfriend loves chicken fried steak and I have always been afraid to try making it, even though it is VERY easy to do! I finally tried it and it was a big hit! This may become a more regular dish at our breakfast table :) My mom helped me with this recipe since she makes it more often. I did add some of my own spicy touches to suit our tastes though. 

Ingredients: (makes 2)
2 cube steaks
1 C flour
1/2 C milk
1/2 t Sriracha 
1 egg
2 cups corn flakes, crushed 
1/2 t + 1/4 t of your favorite steak seasoning
Cooking spray
 

To Make:
Preheat oven to 400º F.
 
Put the flour on one plate. In a shallow bowl, whisk together egg, milk, and Sriracha. On a second plate, mix together 1/2 t seasoning and corn flakes.
 
Take meat and dredge in the flour so both sides are coated. Then put it in the egg mixture. Allow excess to drip off. Finally, coat both sides in the corn flake mixture. Put on sprayed pan. 

 Spray the top of the steaks lightly with cooking spray as well. Cook for about 15 minutes, until the steaks are cooked.

Meanwhile, prepare your favorite gravy. When the steaks are done, top with a strong serving of gravy and serve.


I like it better baked than fried because the corn flakes stay on better and it doesn't turn out so greasy. I made a very basic gravy to go along with it, but next time will make a more 
 flavorful.



 

 







 Here is my basic gravy recipe too. Makes enough for 2 people:

1/2 C beef broth
1 T corn starch
1/4 C half and half
pepper to taste

Mix corn starch with a little beef broth until it dissolves. Add to small sauce pan with remaining broth and half and half. Bring to a boil over med-hi heat. Stir constantly until gravy thickens. Season with desired amount of pepper and serve.