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Tender and Beefy Chicken-Fried Steak Recipe

Name: Tender and Beefy Chicken-Fried Steak Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: For the Steaks:; 4 long, thin sirloin tip steaks (about 2 pounds); 3/4 cup cornstarch; 1 egg; 1 cup buttermilk, divided; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste; 2 teaspoons paprika; 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 quarts peanut or canola oil; For the Gravy:; 1/4 cup vegetable, canola, or peanut oil, for frying; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 1/2 cups whole milk; 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper, plus more to taste

Prep 15m

Cook 35m

Total 50m

This tender and beefy chicken-fried steak recipe features sirloin tip steaks coated in a seasoned flour mixture, then fried to crunchy perfection. Serve these crispy steaks with a creamy, homemade gravy for a comforting and hearty meal that the whole family will love.