Chicken-Fried Steak with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy: Southern Comfort on a Plate
When it comes to down-home comfort food, nothing hits quite like Chicken-Fried Steak with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy. This Southern staple is crispy, tender, creamy, and downright satisfying — a meal that wraps you up like a warm hug after a long day.
Whether you grew up eating it or are trying it for the first time, chicken-fried steak is a dish that speaks to tradition, simplicity, and indulgence. Served with buttery mashed potatoes and rich country gravy, it’s comfort food at its very best.
🥩 What Is Chicken-Fried Steak?
Despite the name, chicken-fried steak doesn’t contain chicken at all. It’s typically made from tenderized cube steak, breaded and fried just like fried chicken — hence the name. The golden, crispy crust gives way to juicy beef inside, and when topped with a generous pour of creamy white gravy, it becomes something truly unforgettable.
🍽 Ingredients
For the Chicken-Fried Steak:
4 beef cube steaks (or tenderized round steak)
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
For the Mashed Potatoes:
2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 tbsp butter
½ cup milk or cream
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Country Gravy:
2 tbsp pan drippings or butter
2 tbsp flour
1 ½ cups milk
Salt, pepper, and a pinch of paprika or cayenne
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the Mashed Potatoes:
Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 15–20 minutes). Drain, then mash with butter, warm milk, salt, and pepper until creamy. Set aside and keep warm.
2. Prepare the Steaks:
Dip cube steaks in buttermilk, then dredge in seasoned flour (flour + paprika + garlic powder + salt + pepper). For extra crunch, repeat for a double coating.
3. Fry the Steaks:
Heat about ½ inch of oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Fry steaks for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
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