Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy

DIRECTIONS

• Cut the flank steak into four equal portions, crosswise. Using a meat mallet, pound out the steak, about 1/4-inch. Season with salt and pepper.
• Season 2 cups of the flour with salt and pepper. Dredge the steaks in the seasoned flour.
• Dip the steaks in the egg wash, letting the excess drip off.
• Dredge the steaks in the seasoned flour, coating each side completely.
• Add enough oil to a large skillet to fill about 1/4-inch of the pan. Heat the oil. When the oil is hot, carefully lay the steaks in the hot oil.
• Pan-fry the steaks for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until golden. Season with salt and pepper.
• In another skillet, render the bacon until crispy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add the onions and continue to saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup of flour and continue to cook for 2 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
• Whisk in the milk and bring the liquid to a simmer, cook the gravy for 3 to 4 minutes. If the gravy is too thick add a little more milk and if too thin, cook a little longer.
• Remove from the heat and season with salt an black pepper.
• Spoon the gravy over each steak.