David's Chicken-Fried Steak with Redeye Gravy

Health score
27%
David's Chicken-Fried Steak with Redeye Gravy
150 min.
4
978kcal

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Discover the joy of Southern comfort food with David's Chicken-Fried Steak with Redeye Gravy, a dish that epitomizes hearty, home-cooked goodness. Perfectly balanced between crispy and tender, this recipe elevates the classic chicken-fried steak to new heights, making it an irresistible main course for any lunch or dinner gathering.

This dish begins with rib-eye steaks that are lovingly tenderized and coated in a flavorful mixture of buttermilk, eggs, and a seasoned flour blend. The magic happens when these steaks are fried to a golden perfection, creating an irresistible crunchy exterior that encases the juicy beef within. The addition of a spicy Redeye Gravy drizzled over the top enhances the flavors even further, adding a rich, smoky depth that complements the steak beautifully.

Not only does this recipe promise an unforgettable culinary experience, but it also invites you to gather with friends and family around the table, sharing stories and savoring every delicious bite. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or trying your hand at this iconic southern dish for the first time, David’s Chicken-Fried Steak with Redeye Gravy is sure to impress and delight. Prepare to indulge in a plateful of pure comfort that’s both satisfying and full of flavor!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • cups buttermilk 
  • large eggs 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • servings gravy 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper red
  • 0.5 teaspoon hot sauce 
  • 16 oz beef rib steak 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • cups vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • plastic wrap
  • meat tenderizer

Directions

  1. Place steaks between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap, and flatten to 1/4-inch thickness, using flat side of a meat mallet. Lightly pound steak, using textured side of meat mallet. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap, and chill 1 hour.
  2. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Whisk together eggs and next 2 ingredients in a separate bowl.
  4. Sprinkle both sides of steaks with salt and black pepper.
  5. Dip steaks in egg mixture, and dredge in flour mixture, shaking off excess. Repeat procedure two more times.
  6. Fry steaks, 1 at a time, in hot oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 4 to 6 minutes on each side or until golden.
  7. Drain on a wire rack in a jelly-roll pan.
  8. Serve with gravy.

Nutrition Facts

Calories978kcal
Protein16.23%
Fat51.74%
Carbs32.03%

Properties

Glycemic Index
65.5
Glycemic Load
53.85
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
33.068695578886%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:978.05kcal
48.9%
Fat:56.05g
86.23%
Saturated Fat:15.34g
95.89%
Carbohydrates:78.06g
26.02%
Net Carbohydrates:75.46g
27.44%
Sugar:6.24g
6.93%
Cholesterol:175.45mg
58.48%
Sodium:1064.37mg
46.28%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:39.55g
79.1%
Selenium:71.59µg
102.27%
Vitamin B2:1.06mg
62.15%
Vitamin B1:0.9mg
60.19%
Vitamin K:62.87µg
59.88%
Vitamin B3:11.23mg
56.14%
Zinc:7.26mg
48.39%
Folate:192.9µg
48.22%
Vitamin B12:2.66µg
44.28%
Phosphorus:438.57mg
43.86%
Iron:6.92mg
38.44%
Manganese:0.67mg
33.57%
Vitamin B6:0.58mg
29.18%
Calcium:233.9mg
23.39%
Vitamin E:3.12mg
20.78%
Potassium:605.94mg
17.31%
Magnesium:60.15mg
15.04%
Vitamin D:2.17µg
14.49%
Copper:0.27mg
13.71%
Vitamin B5:1.25mg
12.52%
Fiber:2.6g
10.4%
Vitamin A:403.52IU
8.07%
Source:My Recipes