Chicken Fried Steak

• portions: 4 servings

Ingrédients

¼ cup plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon table salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

4 (4-ounce) cubed beef steaks

1 large egg, lightly beaten

½ cup plus 2 tablespoons milk (or alternative)

1 cup saltine cracker crumbs

2 cups vegetable oil

1¼ cups chicken broth

Dash of Worcestershire sauce

Dash of hot sauce

Instructions

Combine ¼ cup of the flour and next 2 ingredients; sprinkle both sides of steaks with flour mixture.

Combine the egg and 2 tablespoons of the milk in a shallow dish. Dip the steaks in egg mixture; dredge in cracker crumbs.

Cook the steaks in hot oil in a large heavy skillet over medium 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer, turning occasionally, 15 minutes or until tender. Remove the steaks, and drain on paper towels, reserving 3 tablespoons drippings in the skillet. Keep the steaks warm.

Whisk remaining 3 tablespoons flour into the hot drippings until smooth. Cook i minute, whisking constantly. Gradually add the broth and remaining ½ cup milk; cook over medium, whisking constantly, 3 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce; add salt and pepper to taste. Serve gravy with steaks.