Chicken Fried Steak

"Doesn't this just scream comfort food?"

4 beef cube steaks

1 sleeve saltine crackers, crushed*

1/2 cup flour

3 eggs, beaten

salt, pepper, onion and garlic powder, desired amount**

1 packet of McCormick Original Country Gravy Mix, prepared according to package directions

Prepared mashed potatoes

 

In 3 separate large plastic storage or Zip-loc bags, place crushed saltine crackers, flour and beaten eggs.  (Using plastic bags allows for easy clean-up, but if you prefer use 3 glass pans for your breading stations.)  Season each with desired amounts of salt, pepper, onion and garlic powders.  One at a time, place cube steaks first in seasoned flour, then in seasoned egg and finally in seasoned cracker crumbs.  In a large frying pan over medium heat, saute steaks in about 1/4 inch of canola oil for about 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked thoroughly and golden brown.  Serve with mashed potatoes and country gravy.

 

*Crush saltine crackers in a large, sealed plastic storage bag with a rolling pan.

 

**Make sure and season the crackers, flour and eggs well.