Recipe
- 1½-2 pounds cubed steak
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ~2-3 cups flour
- 3 eggs, beaten
- ¼-½ cup vegetable oil
- ~3 tbs. butter.
- ~2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (12 fl. oz) evaporated milk
- ~¼ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Directions
Cut the meat into serving size pieces. Season each
piece on both sides with the salt and pepper. Place ½ can evaporated
milk and the eggs into a pie pan, and thoroughly mix. Place meat into egg/milk mixture and let stand about
15 minutes. Place flour, salt and pepper into a large plastic
bag. Place soaked meat into plastic bag and thoroughly coat
with flour, then place it back into the egg/milk mixture and coat.
Place again into flour bag and thoroughly coat a second time.
You may need to add additional flour. Place the meat onto
a plate and allow it to sit for 10 to 15 minutes before frying.
Place enough of the vegetable oil to cover the bottom of a 12-inch
skillet and set over medium-high heat. Once the oil
begins to shimmer, add the meat in batches, being careful not to
overcrowd the pan. Cook each piece on both sides until golden brown,
approximately 3 minutes per side. Remove the fried steaks to a wire rack.
While steaks are frying, in a separate pan, melt butter. Add 3-table
spoons flour and whisk
until a smooth rout. Add the chicken broth and whisk until the
gravy comes to a boil and begins to thicken. Add the remaining milk and thyme
and whisk until the gravy coats the back of a spoon; simmer approximately 5
minutes. Add additional chicken broth and/or milk to get proper
consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper, if
needed. Serve the gravy over the steaks.
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