# What You'll Need:
→ Steak
01 - 4 beef cube steaks (5.3–6.3 oz each)
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour (4.4 oz)
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1/2 cup whole milk (120 ml)
05 - 1 cup breadcrumbs (2.1 oz)
06 - 1 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1 tsp onion powder
08 - 1 tsp paprika
09 - 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
10 - 1 tsp salt
11 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
12 - Vegetable oil for frying, enough to cover 0.4 inches depth in skillet
→ Creamy White Gravy
13 - 3 tbsp pan drippings or unsalted butter
14 - 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
15 - 2 cups whole milk (16 fl oz)
16 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Garnish
17 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Pat cube steaks dry using paper towels.
02 - Arrange three shallow bowls: first with flour combined with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper; second with beaten eggs and half cup milk; third with breadcrumbs.
03 - Dredge each steak in seasoned flour, then dip in egg mixture, and finally coat with breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to adhere.
04 - Pour vegetable oil into a large skillet to a depth of 0.4 inches and heat over medium-high.
05 - Cook steaks in batches for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate and keep warm.
06 - Remove all but 3 tablespoons of oil from skillet. Add flour and whisk over medium heat for 1 minute.
07 - Gradually whisk in milk, scraping skillet to loosen browned bits. Cook, whisking constantly, until thickened (3–5 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
08 - Plate fried steaks, ladle creamy white gravy over, and garnish with parsley if desired.
