Broken Spoke's Chicken Fried Steak

Sink your teeth into the ultimate comfort food with "Broken Spoke’s Chicken Fried Steak," a Southern classic perfectly crisped and smothered in creamy, homemade gravy. Tenderized cube steak gets pounded thin, double-dredged in a flavorful seasoned flour mixture, and fried to golden-brown perfection. The secret to its irresistible crunch lies in the buttermilk-egg bath that ensures the coating sticks. Topped with a rich skillet-made gravy featuring buttery roux and a touch of black pepper, this dish is a true ode to indulgence. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s the perfect centerpiece for a hearty meal—serve it with fluffy mashed potatoes, green beans, or other down-home favorites for a complete Southern feast.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (about 4-6 ounces each) Cube steak
• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1.5 cups Buttermilk
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 cups (for frying, or enough to fill skillet 1/2 inch deep) Vegetable oil
• 2 cups (for gravy) Milk
• 2 tablespoons (for gravy) Butter
• 2 tablespoons (for gravy) All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt (for gravy)
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper (for gravy)

Directions

Step 1

1. Lay each piece of cube steak between two pieces of plastic wrap and gently pound it out with a meat mallet to about 1/4-inch thickness. Set aside.

Step 2

2. In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.

Step 3

3. In another shallow dish, beat the eggs and whisk them together with the buttermilk.

Step 4

4. Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. You want the oil to reach 350°F.

Step 5

5. Dredge each piece of steak in the seasoned flour, then dip it into the buttermilk mixture, and dredge it back in the flour, pressing the coating onto the meat to ensure it adheres well.

Step 6

6. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the breaded steak into the skillet (work in batches if necessary, to avoid overcrowding). Fry for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and place on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Step 7

7. To make the gravy: In a medium saucepan or the same skillet used for frying (discard excess oil, leaving about 2 tablespoons behind), melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 8

8. Sprinkle in the flour and cook while whisking constantly for about 1 minute until smooth and golden brown.

Step 9

9. Slowly pour in the milk, whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the gravy thickens, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 10

10. Season the gravy with salt and black pepper to taste. If it's too thick, add a little more milk to reach the desired consistency.

Step 11

11. Serve the chicken fried steak hot, smothered with the homemade gravy. Pair with mashed potatoes, green beans, or your favorite Southern sides.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2281.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6441.3

Total Fat 516.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 101.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 279.2g
Cholesterol 992.6mg	0%
Sodium 9948.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 245.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.6g	0%
Total Sugars 43.1g
Protein 232.0g	0%

Vitamin D 491.5IU	0%
Calcium 1269.3mg	0%
Iron 33.0mg	0%
Potassium 4186.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.9%

Protein: 14.2%

Carbs: 15.0%