Texas-Style Chicken Fried Steak with Jalapeño Gravy
85% authentic · Tex-Mex / American
A spicy twist on the classic, this Texas-style chicken fried steak incorporates a hint of heat into the breading and serves it with a creamy jalapeño gravy, reflecting the regional flavors of Texas.
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Ingredients
- Cube steak4 (6-ounce) pieces
- All-purpose flour2 cups
- Salt2 teaspoons
- Black pepper1 teaspoon
- Cayenne pepper1/2 teaspoon
- Eggs2 large
- Milk1/4 cup
- Vegetable oil1/2 cup
- Butter3 tablespoons
- All-purpose flour1/4 cup
- Milk2 cups
- Finely diced jalapeño1/4 cup
- Salt1/2 teaspoon
- Black pepper1/4 teaspoon
Steps
- 1
Pound the cube steak pieces to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- 2
In a shallow dish, combine 2 cups flour, 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper.
- 3
In another shallow dish, whisk together 2 eggs and 1/4 cup milk.
- 4
Dredge each steak piece in the seasoned flour, dip in egg mixture, then coat again in flour.
- 5
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 6
Fry steaks for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and keep warm.
- 7
Drain most of the oil, leaving about 2 tablespoons.
- 8
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in the skillet over medium heat. Whisk in 1/4 cup flour and cook for 1 minute.
- 9
Gradually whisk in 2 cups milk and the diced jalapeño. Simmer until thickened.
- 10
Season gravy with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Serve steak smothered in jalapeño gravy.
