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Chicken Fried Steak is Southern Comfort Food at its best. No need to go to Cracker Barrel when we can make it in our own backyard.
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Chicken Fried Steak

Chicken Fried Steak cooked up in my awesome Finex cast iron pan is Southern comfort food at its best.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Author: Derek Wolf

Ingredients

Chicken Fried Steak:

  • 4 large Cube Steaks 8 oz each
  • 2 cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup Cowboy Butter Rub
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 Fresh Egg
  • Beef Tallow for frying

Bone Marrow Gravy:

  • 3-4 Beef Marrow Bones
  • ½ cup All Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Whole Milk
  • 2 Thyme Sprigs
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Pound your cube steak until about ⅛” thick.
  • In a wide bowl, whip together the eggs, baking powder, baking soda, buttermilk and Cowboy Butter Rub.
  • Place the flour on a wide plate by itself. Dip the beef in the flour, then egg wash and then back in the flour to cover. Repeat for all of your beef then place in the fridge for 1 hour to set.
  • Preheat your fire to medium high heat (about 350F).
  • Add your bone marrow to the grill to cook directly for 3-4 minutes until bubbling and done. I did marrow side down first, then flipped as it heated up. Pull off and set to the side.
  • Add your Finex Skillet with 2-3” of beef tallow to heat up till over 300F.
  • Add the beef one by one to fry until golden brown. Flip after about 2-3 minutes then keep cooking for another 2-3 minutes. Pull off once done and let rest.
  • Then discard used oil from the skillet and place back on the grill at medium-low heat.
  • Scrape in the bone marrow to the skillet along with the flour. Stir until well incorporated.
  • Stir in your milk slowly and bring to a simmer. Drop in the thyme, salt and pepper and continue to simmer until thickened (about 6-8 minutes).
  • Serve up your steak with gravy over the top and mashed potatoes and green beans on the side. Enjoy!

Notes

The Origins of Chicken Fried Steak
Chicken Fried Steak is basically Texas ingenuity meets comfort food goals. Inspired by wiener schnitzel, German and Austrian immigrants brought the idea over in the 19th century, swapping veal for affordable cuts like cube steak.
The name comes from cooking it like fried chicken—breaded, battered, and fried to crispy perfection. Over time, it became a Southern diner classic, always served with creamy white gravy, mashed potatoes, and some green beans on the side. Simple, hearty, and totally iconic.

Nutrition

Calories: 4142kcal | Carbohydrates: 356g | Protein: 279g | Fat: 181g | Saturated Fat: 33g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 25g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 800mg | Sodium: 2146mg | Potassium: 6076mg | Fiber: 60g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 3824IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 3101mg | Iron: 80mg