Chicken Fried Steak Recipe with Cream Gravy Southern Comfort

Ingredients

• 4 beef cube steaks, about 1/2 inch thick (approx. 600g)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (125g), plus more for dredging
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a kick!)
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk (120ml)
• Vegetable oil or canola oil, for frying (about 2-3 cups, 500-700ml)
• 1/4 cup reserved cooking oil from frying (60ml)
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (30g)
• 3 cups whole milk (720ml)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste (freshly ground is best!)
• Pinch of nutmeg (optional)