Country-Fried Steak

Ingredients

• 1 cup flour all-purpose divided
• 1.3 cups milk divided
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper divided
• 1 teaspoon salt divided
• 1 pound steaks cubed
• 4 servings vegetable oil 

Equipment

• frying pan
• paper towels

Directions

1. Sprinkle cubed steaks with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; dip in 1/4 cup milk. Dredge steaks in 1 cup flour.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook steaks 8 minutes or until golden brown, turning once.
3. Remove steaks, reserving 2 tablespoons pan drippings in skillet.
4. Drain steaks on paper towels, and keep warm.
5. Add remaining 2 tablespoons flour to pan drippings, stirring until smooth. Cook over low heat 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add remaining milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Stir in remaining salt and pepper.
6. Transfer steak to a warm serving platter; serve immediately with gravy.