Cracker Barrel Country Fried Steak

5 from 5 votes

Cracker Barrel country fried steak is a classic and this copycat recipe packs in all of the flavor in under an hour.

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Total Time40

Course: Breakfast, Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 499kcal

In a shallow dish, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and buttermilk together.
Heat about ½ inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Take one piece of cube steak and dredge it in the flour mixture, making sure to coat it evenly. Shake off any excess flour.
Dip the coated steak into the egg and buttermilk mixture, then dredge it in the flour mixture again, gently pressing the mixture onto the meat. Repeat with the remaining steak pieces.
Carefully place the coated steaks into the hot oil and fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. You may need to cook them in batches depending on the size of your skillet. Remove the cooked steaks from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
To make the gravy, heat the oil over medium heat either in the same skillet as the steak or in a different one. Add the flour and whisk constantly for about 1 minute to make a roux.
Gradually pour in the milk while whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Cook the gravy until it thickens and reaches your desired consistency. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and add a dash of ground nutmeg. The gravy will continue to thicken once removed from the heat.
Serve the country fried steaks with the creamy gravy poured over the top. They pair well with mashed potatoes, green beans, or biscuits.

Cook gravy last in order to have freshly made gravy for the Cracker Barrel country fried steaks
Serve immediately