Old-Fashioned Chicken Fried Steak With Pan Gravy

This was a staple at my house growing up in the late 60's. With my Dad hard at work, Mom always wanted a good hearty meal for him to come home to. This was, and still is, one of his all-time favorites.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb  round steak
• 1  cup flour
• 1  cup milk
• 1  egg, slightly beaten
• 1  teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
•  oil (for cooking)

• For Gravy you will need

• 1  cup milk
• 1  cup water
• 1⁄4 cup flour
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Heat 1/4 inch oil in heavy skillet on med-high heat.
2. Combine 1 cup milk with egg. Pour into a shallow pie pan.
3. Season 1 cup flour with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Sift together in another pie pan.
4. Tenderize the steak well and trim off excess fat.
5. Dip the meat into egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture. Press flour into the meat. Repeat for a crispier coating.
6. When oil is hot, fry meat for 9-12 minutes.
7. This allows additional tenderizing of the meat. When fried meat is golden brown, drain on paper towels.
8. FOR GRAVY:.
9. Pour off all but 4 Tbsp of the cooking oil from skillet.
10. Over medium heat, slowly stir in the flour, stirring constantly.
11. Combine milk and water. Slowly add to skillet; stirring constantly. Loosen bits from bottom of pan while stirring. This is where the flavor is.
12. Add salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil. When bubbling, lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
13. Serve this dish with Mashed Potatoes.