Ingredients
4 (6-oz.) top round steaks
1 c. whole milk or buttermilk
1 large egg
1 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. cornstarch
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying
4 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 1/2 c. whole milk
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/4 c. freshly chopped parsley
Cooked mashed potatoes
Cooked green beans
Preparation
Step 1Place steak between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet until 1/4" thick. Step 2Set up dredging station: In one shallow bowl, whisk together milk and egg. In another shallow bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and spices, then season with salt and pepper.Step 3Dredge each piece of steak in milk then in flour mixture. Repeat until all steak is coated in breading. Place in fridge while you make gravy. Step 4In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour and cook until golden and bubbling, 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk in milk and season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Step 5Cook steak: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1/2" to 1" oil until hot but not smoking. Fry each piece of steak until golden, about 4 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate, and season with salt and pepper while hot. Step 6Garnish with parsley and serve hot with gravy, mashed potatoes, and green beans.
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