American Classics
Classic Meatloaf
A tender, savory beef loaf glazed with a sweet-tangy ketchup topping - the ultimate comfort dinner.
American Classics
Members recipe
Country Fried Steak
If you have never made Country Fried Steak at home, this is the version to start with: crispy breaded steak cutlets smothered in creamy black-pepper gravy. Keeping the oil at the right temperature is what separates crisp, greaseless results from soggy ones.
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 40 min
Why you'll love this recipe
- Built for contrast -- a crisp exterior with a tender, juicy interior.
- Leftovers hold up well for lunch the next day.
- Freezes well, so it is worth doubling the batch.
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
- 4 cube steaks (about 1.5 lbs total)
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- plus 7 more ingredients
Method
Step 1
Pat the steaks dry. In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, salt, pepper, and paprika. In a second dish, beat the eggs with the buttermilk.
The rest of this recipe is for members.
Unlock the full method for this dish and all 255 recipes in the library. Try everything free for 30 days.
- Every step, ingredient, and timing -- no paywalls
- All 15 cuisines and 255 tested recipes
- Scalable, printable ingredient lists
- Cancel anytime with a 30-day money-back guarantee
Keep cooking
See all →More American Classics
American Classics
American Classics
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Juicy chicken soaked in buttermilk and fried in a seasoned crust until shatteringly crisp and golden.
American Classics
Pot Roast with Gravy
Fork-tender chuck roast braised low and slow with vegetables in a rich, glossy gravy.
American Classics
Sloppy Joes
Saucy, sweet-and-savory seasoned ground beef piled onto soft toasted buns.