Chicken-Fried Steak With Queso Gravy Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef top round, cut into 8 equal-size pieces
• Neutral oil, like canola or grapeseed, for frying.
• 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup whole milk