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Country Fried Steak, also known as Chicken fried steak, is a Southern food classic but is so easy to make at home. Tenderized round steak, or cube steak, is breaded and fried to a crispy golden brown. The pan drippings are used to make a flavorful creamy milk gravy to smother the steaks.
About the Blue Willow Inn
The Blue Willow Inn opened in 1991 in Social Circle, GA. For years, my family would drive across the state to meet at the Blue Willow Inn to celebrate Mother’s Day. This became a tradition we looked forward to every year, knowing we could always count on a great meal. Sadly, the Blue Willow Inn closed in 2020. There are new owners and talk of reopening, but no official announcement has been made yet. We can only hope that the Blue Willow Inn is resurrected and able to provide memorable dining experiences for future generations of Georgians!
The cookbook was published in 2005. It’s nothing groundbreaking; just a collection of simple family recipes. So why is this special? As the book says, Southern food is the ability to make modest fare. . .whatever you have on hand. . .and turn it into a veritable feast.
My family’s annual journey to the Blue Willow Inn was an event. We ate the food we loved, with the people we loved, in a friendly and beautiful place. The country fried steak was a favorite dish at the Blue Willow Inn because we rarely ate it at home.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_ src=”https://www.laniersmeats.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/bible-southern-cooking-smallest.jpg” alt=”Bible of Southern Cooking Recipe Book” title_text=”Bible of Southern Cooking” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/et_pb_][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]
Country fried steak, also known as chicken fried steak, was introduced by German and Austrian immigrants settling in the southern United States in the 19th century. It’s a variation of Wienerschnitzel, breaded and fried veal cutlets popular in those countries. Lamesa, Texas, claims to be the birthplace of country fried steak and holds an annual celebration devoted to the dish.
Country fried steak consists of breaded, fried, and gravy-covered beef — not exactly healthy. If you are worried about cholesterol, high sodium, fat, and carbs, country fried steak shouldn’t be in your weekly meal planner. It’s only an occasional treat in our house because of this. However, moderation is one of the keys to eating your favorites every once in a while.
The second reason we rarely make it at home is because it is made with cubed steak. Cubed steak is a leaner cut of beef. Generally, it is a tough cut of meat and can have a fair amount of gristle. Cubed steak comes from the round cut of beef. It is flattened and pounded with a meat tenderizer, which gives the beef its iconic “cubed” appearance. Many in my family who love country fried steak have abandoned the dish due to what they consider an inferior cut of meat. However, one simple solution to bring country fried steak back to the dinner table is making it with Certified Angus Beef.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_ src=”https://www.laniersmeats.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/chicken-fried-steak-smallest.jpg” alt=”Chicken Fried Steak Recipe” title_text=”Chicken Fried Steak” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/et_pb_][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]
Certified Angus Beef Country Fried Steak Recipe
Source: The Blue Willow Inn Bible of Southern Cooking, copyright 2005, page 214, Country-Fried Steak
Homemade Country Fried Steak Recipe
FAQ
What are country-fried steak made of?
What is country style steak made of?
What is the difference between chicken fried steak & country-fried steak?
How unhealthy is country-fried steak?
What kind of meat is used for country fried steak?
The most common cuts of meat used for country fried steak include cube steak, sirloin steak, and round steak. These cuts of meat are usually thin and have a tender texture that is perfect for frying. Cube steak is the most popular cut used for country fried steak as it is already tenderized, making it quick and easy to cook.
What is country fried steak?
Country Fried Steak, also known as Chicken Fried Steak, is a classic Southern dish that originated in Texas. It’s a dish made from a tenderized piece of beef coated in flour and fried to golden-brown perfection. The dish is usually served with creamy gravy made with pan drippings, milk or cream and seasoned to taste.
What is chicken fried steak?
Chicken fried steak is another breaded comfort dish. It is made from thinly cut pieces of meat. Like the country fried chicken steak, this meat is usually round steak or tenderized cube steak. The chicken-fried steak’s coating is made from flour, breadcrumbs, and eggs just like the traditional country-fried steak.
What is country fried steak topped with gravy?
A piece of crispy, breaded, juicy beef topped with gravy is good old-fashioned American southern comfort food at its finest. Of course, we’re talking about country fried steaks. They are also often referred to as chicken fried steaks, but they aren’t quite the same thing – the difference lies in the gravy.