Chicken Fried Steak with White Gravy
Tender steak with a crisp, seasoned crust, smothered in black pepper milk gravy.
- Time45 mins
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.54 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix 100 g of the flour with the paprika, garlic, pepper and salt in a shallow dish. Whisk the eggs and 100 ml milk in another.
- 2
Dip each steak in the flour, then the egg, then the flour again, pressing well. Chill for 10 minutes.
10 min - 3
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium high heat. Fry the steaks 2 at a time for 3 to 4 minutes each side until deep golden. Keep warm in a low oven.
8 min - 4
Pour off the oil leaving about 3 tbsp and the crispy bits in the pan.
- 5
Stir in 3 tbsp of the remaining flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the 500 ml milk and the pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until thick.
5 min - 6
Season the gravy with salt and spoon over the steaks. Serve with mash and green beans.
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