How to Make Chicken-Fried Steak & Gravy Recipe with Mashed Potatoes - Countryside

Ingredients

• Canola oil for frying
• 4 cube steaks
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 1-1/4 cups buttermilk or milk
• 1 large egg
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 teaspoons granulated garlic powder
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin (optional but good)
• 1/4 cup drained fat from frying steaks
• 1/4 cup reserved flour mixture
• 2-1/2 cups milk or half milk and half water
• Salt and pepper to taste