Mock Chicken Fried Steak with Milk Gravy

By bklynmommy

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup shortening or 1/4 cup oil or 1/4 cup lard (for frying)
• Gravy
• 4 tablespoons of dredging flour
• 4 tablespoons cooking fat
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, depending on taste
• 3 cups milk

Preparation

Step 1

Mix 2 cups flour with salt and pepper.

Shape ground beef into four thin patties.

Dip patties into flour, then beaten egg, then flour again.

Put shortening, oil or lard into a heavy skillet over medium high heat.

When a little flour sprinkled into skillet begins to sizzle, add patties.

Cook for about 5 minutes per side.

Remove and drain on paper towels.

To make gravy:.
Remove all but four tablespoons of fat from skillet.

Stir in 4 tablespoons of dredging flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Stir, scraping up browned bits, for about one minute till light brown.

Whisk in milk gradually.

Whisk until thick and bubbly.

Remove from heat.

Add 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste.

Stir well.