Country Fried Steak

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup plus 2 T. all purpose flour, divided
• 1 tsp salt, divided
• 1/2 tsp pepper, divided
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 lb beef cube steak
• 1/4 cup plus 2 T. veg oil, divided
• 1 cup milk

Directions

Stir together 3/4 cup flour, 3/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper in a shallow bowl. Coat steaks with flour mixture, then dip in buttermilk; coat again in flour. Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add steaks and cook 5 minutes on each side. Remove from skillet and set aside. Heat remaining oil in skillet, stir in remaining flour. Whisk continually for 5 minutes or until golden. Gradually blend in milk, whisking continually, until thick (about 10 minutes). Stir in remaining salt and pepper, spoon over steaks.

Serves 4