How can I cook cube steaks so that they are tender?!
How can I cook cube steaks so that they are tender?
I took them out the freezer this morning and plan on cooking them when I get home this evening. How can I prepare the cube steaks so that they are tender? I usually use cream of mushroom soup for the gravy, because I can't make homeade gravy.
Answers:
chicken fried steak
6 Cube Steaks -- 6 oz ea
3 large Eggs
1/2 cup Water
2 cups Flour
1 quart Vegetable Oil -- for frying
2 1/2 cups Milk
1 tablespoon Chicken Bouillon
3 tablespoons Seasoned Salt
1 tablespoon Garlic Salt
3/4 tablespoon Celery Salt
1/4 tablespoon Salt
2 tablespoons Onion Powder
1/2 tablespoon Chili Powder
Directions:
Mix the egg and water for an egg wash. Add the seasonings to the flour and mix well. Dip each steak into the seasoned flour, then dip into the egg wash, thent back into the seasoned flour, coating each steak well. Heat the vegetable oil to about 350 degrees F. in a large skillet. Oil should be deep enough to cover the steaks.
Fry the coated steaks until golden brown, then drain them on paper towels and put on a heated platter that is tented with foil. Pour off all but 2 tbls of the oil and the drippings. Add 3 Tbls of the leftover seasoned flour. Mix well and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the oil and flour are golden brown. Remove from the heat and add the milk and chicken bouillon or chicken base. Return to the heat and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the gravy thickens. Serve spooned over the steaks.