Ingredients: |
Ingredients: For the steak:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper
1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
6 cube steaks, pounded thin
1 cup buttermilk
4 to 5 cups peanut oil
For the gravy:
1 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 medium Vidalia onions, sliced thin
1/4 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
1 garlic clove minced
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup beef broth (or chicken as a substitute)
2 cups milk
salt and fresh pepper
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Directions: |
Directions:For the steak: In a small bowl, combine the flour with the cayenne pepper, salt, fresh ground black pepper and thyme. In another bowl, combine the cube steaks with the buttermilk and soak for a least 30 minutes.
In a heavy bottomed sauce pot, heat the peanut oil to 350º. Remove the cube steaks from the buttermilk and shake off excess liquid. Lightly coat the steak with the seasoned flour. One by one, repeat the process with the remaining steaks. Carefully place the breaded steaks into the hot oil. Be sure to only fry two steaks at a time. Cook the steaks until they are golden brown and crispy, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain the steaks on a paper towel lined plate. Keep the steaks warm by placing them in a 200º oven while the others cook. Serve the steaks with generous amounts of gravy and garnish with fresh thyme sprigs.
For the Gravy:
In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and oil together. When the butter starts to foam, add the onions and slowly cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are lightly brown, about 10 to 15 minutes. Add fresh thyme and garlic, then cool for 1 minute. Reduce to low heat and sprinkle in the flour, stirring to avoid lumps. Cook for 5 minutes.
While the flour mixture cooks, heat the beef broth until almost simmering. Once at temperature, add the beef broth to the flour mixture, being sure to stir constantly. When smooth, allow the sauce to cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Slowly add milk and continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until lightly thickened. Finish the sauce by seasoning with salt and pepper. |
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