Crumb-Coated Cube Steaks

Name: Crumb-Coated Cube Steaks
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 egg; 1/2 cup milk; 3/4 cup crushed saltines (about 25 crackers); 2/3 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 4 beef cube steaks (4 ounces each); 3 tablespoons canola oil; GRAVY:; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1-1/3 cups milk; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

“I always buy steaks like this that are already cubed and tenderized at the meat counter. Fresh tomato slices, mashed potatoes and black-eyed peas complete this menu.”—Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario

Ingredients

1 egg
1/2 cup milk
3/4 cup crushed saltines (about 25 crackers)
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 beef cube steaks (4 ounces each)
3 tablespoons canola oil
GRAVY:
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/3 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and milk. In another shallow bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, flour, salt, baking powder, cayenne and pepper. Dip steaks in egg mixture, then in crumb mixture.
In a large skillet, cook steaks in oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm.
For gravy, stir flour into the pan until blended. Gradually add milk, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with steaks.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 418 calories, 20g fat (4g saturated fat), 113mg cholesterol, 687mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 33g protein.

Originally published as Chicken Fried Steak in Simple & Delicious March/April 2009

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laura1205

Jun 16, 2014

Have made this several times, everyone loves it, was quick, easy and moist
vwgirl9

Sep 2, 2012

It was a little plain and oily
prstv

Sep 7, 2011

quick, easy and delicious
kycropqueen

Apr 19, 2010

Just made this tonight in a hurry and it went really well. My family loved it and I will make it again. I did use skim milk instead of whole throughout the recipe and it worked just fine. I did have trouble with the gravy being lumpy, but that is probably my error! I will double the gravy next time as someone else mentioned. It tasted very much like the Chicken Fried Steak we get in Texas. YUMMY!
jessicastant

Dec 14, 2009

These were delicious and easy.
KLScoville

Oct 10, 2009

My husband absolutely loves this recipe, so easy to make too.
Half_Pint_75

Jun 13, 2009

Outstanding!! This one has become a staple in my recipe box!
valanddansmith

Mar 9, 2009

These were very good!! We call them "chicken fried steak" where I come from (Alabama). I had to use ritz crackers because I didn't have saltines. Also, I will double the gravy next time so there will be a little to go with our mashed potatoes. Yum!! I felt like I was back down south for a little while!!