Country Fried Steak Gravy Paula Deen

Indulge in classic Southern comfort with Paula Deen's Country Fried Steak Gravy, a rich and creamy topping that elevates any meal. Made with the flavorful drippings from perfectly pan-fried steak, this easy-to-make gravy combines a light roux of all-purpose flour with velvety whole milk, seasoned to perfection with salt, black pepper, and an optional kick of cayenne or paprika. Ready in just 15 minutes, this homemade gravy is the ultimate finishing touch for crispy country fried steak or buttery mashed potatoes. Perfect for family dinners or weekend brunch, this crowd-pleasing recipe captures the heart of traditional Southern cooking.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Drippings from pan-fried steak
3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
2 cups Whole milk
0.5 teaspoon Salt
0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
0.25 teaspoon Optional: Cayenne pepper or paprika

Directions

Step 1

After frying your country fried steak, retain about 2 tablespoons of drippings in the skillet. Pour off any excess grease.

Step 2

Place the skillet over medium heat and sprinkle in the all-purpose flour. Whisk constantly to create a roux, cooking for about 2-3 minutes. The color should remain light golden brown.

Step 3

Gradually add in the whole milk while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 4

Season the gravy with salt, black pepper, and, if desired, cayenne pepper or paprika for additional flavor. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Step 5

Continue to cook the gravy, whisking frequently, until it thickens to your desired consistency, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 6

Remove the skillet from heat, and serve the gravy immediately over hot country fried steak or mashed potatoes.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(545.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	624.2

Total Fat 42.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 98.6mg	0%
Sodium 1406.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 40.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g	0%
Total Sugars 23.6g
Protein 19.5g	0%

Vitamin D 214.7IU	0%
Calcium 609.2mg	0%
Iron 1.6mg	0%
Potassium 785.2mg	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: 61.0%

Protein: 12.6%

Carbs: 26.4%