Chicken-Fried Steak
Makes 4 servings.

Who does not love Chicken Fried Steak?

Ingredients

• 1 - large egg

• 4 - Tablespoons butter

• 1 - cup breadcrumbs

• 1/2 - teaspoon kosher salt

• 1/4 - teaspoon ground pepper, fresh

• 2  - pounds beef round steak, cut into four (8 - ounces) pieces

• 2 - Tablespoons flour

• 1 - cup milk

Directions:

1. In a mixing bowl, I add the egg and beat with my whisk.

2. In another mixing bowl, I put in the breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.  I mix the ingredients.

3. Dip steaks into egg and coat.

4. Then I dip the steak into the breadcrumb mixture.

5. I heat my skillet to medium temperature.  Then I put in the butter and melt.

6. Then I brown the steaks in the skillet.  The cooking time is between 10 to 15 minutes per side.  When cooked, I set the steaks on warm plate and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.

7. Then I put in the flour to skillet drippings.  I want the flour to become light brown.  I stir in the milk until it becomes thick.

8. I return the steaks to the gravy and let simmer for 5 minutes.

Picnicking & Tailgating:

I have done this just before leaving for the picnic or tailgate party.  I have done it also ahead of time.  When I do it ahead of time, I warm it up in the microwave before packing it for the trip.  Then I place Chicken Fried Steak in thermal container until I reach the picnic or tailgate site. 

I make the gravy ahead of time and place in thermos to keep hot.  Then at your site, I combine it with the steak.  Also, if a grill is handy, heat in frying pan until hot and just simmer.