Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Place the beef steaks on a cutting board. Using a meat mallet, pound each steak vigorously until they're well-tenderized and about 1/8-inch thick. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine 3 cups of flour with 3 tablespoons of the seasoning salt. In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk with the remaining 1 tablespoon of seasoning salt.
- Dredge each tenderized steak in the flour mixture, then dip into the seasoned buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Return to the flour for a second coating, pressing gently to help the flour adhere. Place on a rack while preparing to fry.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large, heavy skillet to about 1/2-inch deep and 350°F (hot enough that a pinch of flour sizzles immediately when dropped in).
- Carefully add the steaks to the hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Dredge the oysters in the remaining flour mixture, then dip in buttermilk, and coat again with flour. Fry in the same oil for about 2 minutes until golden and crisp. Remove and drain.
- Pour off most of the oil, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the skillet. Add the chopped onion and green onions, cooking until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of flour, stirring constantly to make a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes until light golden.
- Slowly whisk in the milk, then season with 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt. Simmer, stirring frequently, until thickened to gravy consistency, about 5 minutes.
- Serve the chicken fried steak topped with fried oysters and cream gravy poured over everything.
Nutrition
Notes
For best results, make sure your oil stays at a consistent temperature between batches. If it gets too hot, the coating will burn before the inside cooks; too cool and your food will absorb excess oil and become greasy.
The steaks can be pounded and breaded up to 2 hours ahead and refrigerated until ready to fry. Just bring them to room temperature for about 15 minutes before frying.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, though the coating will lose some crispness. Reheat in a 350°F oven for best results.
