Amber Garrett
@ambga91
Southern Fried Steak with Sweet Onion Gravy
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Southern Fried Steak, perfectly coated and served with a rich sweet onion gravy. This dish is a delightful blend of crispy, savory steak and a luscious, creamy sauce that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Details
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:13
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Recipe Information
- Prep time25 min.
- Cook time55 min.
- Total time80 min.
- Servings4
Ingredients
- 1 cup
- 2 tablespoons
- 1 1/4 teaspoons
- 1 1/4 teaspoons
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/4 teaspoon
- 4 (4 ounce) pieces
- 2 tablespoons
- 2 tablespoons
- 3 very large, thinly sliced
- 2 cups
- 1 cup
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Southern Fried Steak with Sweet Onion Gravy.
Step 1
Start by preparing the coating for your steaks. In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix them well until they are thoroughly blended. Set aside 1/3 cup of this mixture for later use. Now, take your cube steaks and gently press them into the remaining flour mixture, ensuring they are well coated on both sides. This will give them that delicious crispy texture when cooked.
Step 2
Next, heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Wait until the butter has melted and the foam subsides, then carefully add the coated steaks to the skillet. Pan-fry them for about 4 minutes on each side, or until they are beautifully browned. Remember to turn them only once to keep that crispy coating intact. Once done, transfer the steaks to a platter and set them aside.
Step 3
In the same skillet, add the thinly sliced sweet onions. Cook them over medium heat, stirring often, until they become translucent, which should take about 5 to 7 minutes. This step is crucial as it brings out the natural sweetness of the onions. Once they are ready, sprinkle the reserved flour mixture over the onions and stir for another minute to combine.
Step 4
Now, pour in the beef stock and milk, stirring constantly. Bring this mixture to a gentle boil, and watch as it thickens into a rich gravy. Make sure to scrape the bottom of the pan to incorporate all those flavorful bits left from the steaks. Once the gravy is thickened, return the browned steaks to the skillet, pushing them down into the gravy so they soak up all that delicious flavor.
Step 5
Cover the skillet with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for about 45 minutes. This slow cooking process will make the steaks incredibly tender and infuse them with the sweet onion gravy. Stir occasionally to ensure everything is cooking evenly. After 45 minutes, your Country Fried Steaks with Sweet Onion Gravy will be ready to serve!