Quick Country-Fried Steak

Recipe View Prepare the Steaks: In a medium bowl, whisk together milk and eggs. In a separate shallow bowl, combine crushed saltine crackers, 0.75 cup flour, and 1 teaspoon salt. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Coat the Steaks: Dip each steak into the milk-egg mixture, ensuring it's fully submerged. Then, dredge the steak in the cracker mixture, pressing gently to ensure an even coating on both sides. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Fry the Steaks: Heat 0.25 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the coated steaks into the skillet, being careful not to overcrowd. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 6 minutes per side, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Transfer the cooked steaks to a serving platter, leaving the drippings in the skillet. (20 minutes)

Recipe View Make the Gravy: Stir 0.5 cup flour into the steak drippings in the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is dissolved and forms a pasty consistency, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the minced onion and sauté until evenly coated and softened, about 2 to 3 minutes. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Simmer the Gravy: Gradually pour in 2.75 cups milk, stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming. Cook and stir until the gravy is smooth and thickened, about 5 minutes. Add 0.25 cup vegetable oil and cook, stirring until incorporated and the gravy is boiling, about 1 minute. Stir in 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Serve: Spoon the creamy gravy generously over the country-fried steaks. Serve immediately and enjoy!