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Chicken fried steak with a seasoned Parmesan crumb coating and rich cream gravy.

Steak
1/3 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup bread crumbs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 pound boneless beef round steak, cut into serving pieces
Gravy
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Combine the flour, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper in a shallow dish.
Place the milk in another shallow dish.
In a third dish, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and oregano.
Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
Pound the steak thin with a meat mallet. Dip each piece first in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Then dip in the milk and coat completely, letting excess drip off. Finally, coat the steaks in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently so the crumbs adhere.
Add the steaks to the hot skillet and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender, turning to cook on both sides as needed.
Set the chicken fried steaks aside on paper toweling.
For the gravy: In the same skillet, melt the butter. When melted, whisk in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the flour has just started to brown. While stirring, slowly add the milk. Add the salt and pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until the gravy has thickened. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
Serve the gravy over the chicken fried steaks.
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reviews & comments
October 4, 2016
I was dubious about how the cheese in the coating would work but it turned out great! Winner of a dinner as my husband would say!