Chicken Fried Steak and Creamy Gravy

This is definitely not going to fit into a New Year's diet.

But, hey, at least it's homemade and not a processed food?

I enjoy chicken fried steak every now and then 

because it's a homey comfort food. 

Plus the gravy is one of the first things my mom 

taught me how to make and that's pretty special. 

You Will Need:
(serves 4)

4 cube steaks 

1 cup flour

2 eggs

canola oil

garlic powder

salt 

pepper 

1 1/2 cups milk 

1 cup flour

What To Do:

Heat a small layer of canola oil on medium heat. Season your cube steaks as desired- we sprinkled with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Whisk together eggs in a shallow bowl. Combine flour with seasonings in a separate shallow bowl. 

Dredge each steak in the egg wash, then the flour mixture and repeat. Place steaks in oil and fry for 3-5 minutes on each side. Place cooked steaks on paper towels to drain. 

Return remaining oil to medium heat. Add flour 2 tbsp at a time until you have formed a roux and absorbed all of the oil.  Add milk, 1/4 cup at a time, stirring to combine between each addition, until you have reached your desired consistency. Season well with salt and pepper. Serve hot over steaks and mashed potatoes.

Serve with a salad so you don't feel like such a heifer!