Chicken-Fried Steak with Cracked Pepper Gravy Recipe
This chicken-fried steak recipe coats steak in seasoned flour, dips it in an egg-and-beer mixture, then pan-fries it quickly until crisp. The cracked pepper gravy is made right in the pan with butter, flour, and milk for a smooth, peppery finish. Ingredients and how to make it are listed clearly below.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Method
Mix the coating
In a shallow bowl, stir together the flour, salt, black pepper, and cayenne. In a second bowl, whisk the eggs, then whisk in the beer until smooth.
Coat the steaks
Dredge each steak in the seasoned flour and shake off the excess. Dip into the egg mixture, then back into the flour, pressing gently so it sticks. Let the coated steaks rest for about 10 minutes for a sturdier crust.
Pan-fry
Heat a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Fry the coated steaks in batches until golden and cooked through, flipping once. Transfer to paper towels and keep warm.
Make the cracked pepper gravy
In the same pan, reduce heat to medium if needed and melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes. Slowly pour in the milk while whisking to prevent lumps. Season with salt and cracked pepper, and simmer until thickened.
Serve
Plate the steaks and spoon the warm pepper gravy over the top. If the gravy tightens up, whisk in a splash of milk and heat briefly.