Chicken-fried steak
5
Points®
Total time: 33 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 23 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
A comfort food classic recipe made better for you won’t get much tastier than this version of chicken-fried steak. While the dish looks like fried chicken, it's actually steak coated with seasoned flour and breadcrumbs. And for even more decadence, we pan-fry the steaks in bacon drippings until crisp, then drizzle it with a rich onion gravy. Pounding the steak before coating it with the flour mixture, will ensure the steaks cook evenly and each bite is tender. Complete this cozy, homestyle meal by pairing the steaks with mashed cauliflower and steamed green beans. If you'd like to add a little spice, serve with your favorite hot sauce.
Ingredients
Uncooked lean beef bottom round roast
12 oz
All-purpose flour
¼ cup(s)
Table salt
¾ tsp, divided
Black pepper
¼ tsp, divided
Fat free skim milk
1¼ cup(s), divided
Egg whites
1 large
Dried plain breadcrumbs
1 cup(s), coarse-variety
Uncooked reduced fat bacon
2 slice(s)
Cooking spray
1 spray(s)
Onion
½ cup(s), chopped, chopped
Hot pepper sauce
⅛ tsp, optional
Instructions
1
Place steak between 2 sheets of waxed paper and pound to 1/2-inch thickness; slice steak into 4 equal pieces.
2
Combine flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper on a plate. Combine 1/4 cup of milk and egg white in a shallow bowl. Place bread crumbs on another plate.
3
Dip a piece of steak in flour mixture; turn to coat both sides. Next, dip steak in milk mixture; turn to coat both sides. Lastly, dip steak in bread crumbs; turn to coat both sides and set aside. Repeat with remaining pieces of steak; reserve 1 tablespoon of leftover flour.
4
In a large nonstick skillet, over medium heat, brown bacon, flipping once, about 5 minutes; remove from skillet and set aside. Add steaks to same skillet and place over medium-high heat. Cook about 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium, or longer to desired degree of doneness. Remove steaks and set aside.
5
Off heat, coat skillet with cooking spray and set over medium heat. When hot, add onion; cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Add reserved tablespoon of flour; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Pour in remaining cup of milk, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Reduce heat to medium-low; add remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/8 teaspoon of pepper and hot sauce. Crumble bacon; stir into skillet. Increase heat to medium and cook until gravy is thickened, stirring constantly, about 1 to 3 minutes. Spoon gravy over steaks and serve immediately. Yields about 3 ounces of steak and 1/4 cup of gravy per serving.
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