Country Fried Steak & Gravy - Paula Deen

Ingredients

STEAK

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 8 (4 ounce)  tenderized beef round steak (cube steaks)
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1 teaspoon house seasoning (see below)
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil

GRAVY

• 4 tablespoons flour
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1 quart whole milk
• 1 medium onion (sliced)

HOUSE SEASONING

• 1 cup salt
• 1/4 cup black pepper
• 1/4 cup garlic powder

Directions

1. 1

   HOUSE SEASONING:.

2. 2

   Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

3. 3

   STEAK:.

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   Combine 1 1/2 cups flour and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper in a small bowl.

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   Sprinkle 1 side of the meat with the House Seasoning and the other side with the seasoning salt, and then dredge the meat in buttermilk and then flour.

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   Heat 1/2 cup oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.

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   Add 2 or 4 of the steaks to the hot oil and fry until browned, about 5 to 6 minutes per side.

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   Remove each steak to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

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   Repeat with the remaining steaks, adding up to 1/4 cup more oil, as needed.

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    Drain all but 4 TBS drippings, and scrapings.

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    GRAVY:.

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    Add 4 tablespoons flour to the pan drippings, scraping the bottom with a wooden spoon.

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    Stir in the pepper and the salt.

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    Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring frequently, until the flour is medium brown and the mixture is bubbly.

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    Slowly add the whole milk, stirring constantly with whisk.

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    Return the steaks to the skillet and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

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    Reduce the heat to low, and place the onions on top of the steaks.

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    Cover the pan, and let simmer for 30 minutes.

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    NOTE:.

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    See Paula Deen's biscuits to serve with this.