Description
This Texas Roadhouse Chicken Fried Steak copycat recipe delivers a crispy, juicy steak smothered in creamy peppered gravy. With double-dredged cube steaks fried to golden perfection and a rich, homemade gravy made from pan drippings, it’s the ultimate Southern comfort food.
Ingredients
4 cube steaks (tenderized beef round steaks)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 large egg
Vegetable oil, for frying
1/4 cup pan drippings (after frying steaks)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for gravy)
2 cups whole milk
Salt and pepper to taste (for gravy)
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, paprika, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg.
- Dredge each cube steak in the flour mixture, then the buttermilk-egg mixture, then back in the flour, pressing to adhere well.
- Let the coated steaks rest for 10 minutes to help the coating stick.
- Heat 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry steaks in batches for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- For the gravy, pour off all but 1/4 cup of pan drippings and reduce heat to medium.
- Whisk in 1/4 cup flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in the milk and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5–7 minutes.
- Season the gravy with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the steaks hot, smothered in the homemade gravy.
Notes
Add extra cayenne or hot sauce to the buttermilk for a spicy version.
Swap cube steak with pounded chicken breasts for chicken fried chicken.
Use gluten-free flour blends to make this dish gluten-free.
Add garlic powder or a splash of cream to the gravy for more flavor.
Bake dredged steaks at 400°F for 20–25 minutes for a lower-oil alternative.
Store steaks and gravy separately in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat steaks in the oven at 350°F for 10–15 minutes to maintain crispiness.
Thin gravy with a splash of milk when reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with gravy
- Calories: 585
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
