Chicken Fried Cube Steaks with Gravy

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Yield: Makes 6 servings


6 (4-oz.) cubed steaks (1 1/2 lb.)

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup egg substitute

45 saltine crackers, crushed (1 sleeve plus 7 crackers)

Vegetable cooking spray

Cream Gravy

Preparation

1. Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. Dredge steaks in flour; dip in egg substitute, and dredge in crushed crackers. Lightly coat steaks on each side with cooking spray. (may want to add a little oil to the skillet you are going to use to brown the steaks in so the skillet doesn't burn the cracker crumbs.

2. Cook steaks, in batches, in a hot nonstick skillet over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden, turning twice. Transfer steaks to a wire rack in a jelly-roll pan. Keep warm in a 225° oven. Serve with Cream Gravy.


Note: Nutritional analysis does not include gravy.

Nutritional Information

Calories:315 (0.0% from fat)

Fat:11.9g (sat 3.9g,mono 5g,poly 1.1g)

Protein:29.3g

Carbohydrate:20.3g

Fiber:0.9g

Cholesterol:65mg

Iron:4.1mg

Sodium:369mg

Calcium:43mg

Southern Living, MARCH

. I did use 2 eggs instead of egg substitute to dip. I served cheese grits and sliced fresh tomatoes with this and it took me away to Anna Maria Island, FL! Thanks! Will definitely make again!07/25/10

This was a great, light version of an old favorite. I did add some oil in the pan to keep the crackers from burning. And the cream gravy was very salty -- next time, I'll be sure to get the low-sodium base.11/09/09

Chicken Fried Steak

This is also known as country fried steak and is simply a piece of steak - most often round steak or tenderized cube steak that is coated with seasoned flour and pan-fried. It is associated with down-home southern cooking and hospitality.

For me - I usually use round steak but you can also use a pork chop -

1.5# Round Steak - 1/2" thick and tenderized
1 Beaten Egg
1 TBSP milk
1 Cup fine cracker crumbs
1/4 cup cooking oil
Salt, Pepper and garlic powder to season

Cut tenderized round steak into serving pieces. Mix egg and milk. Dip meat in egg mixture and then into crumbs that have the seasoning mixed in. Brown meat in hot oil, turning once.

Cover and cook over heat 45 - 60 minutes or until tender.

Serves 4 - 6