Chicken-Fried Cube Steaks with Vidalia Onion Gravy
Chicken-Fried Cube Steaks with Vidalia Onion Gravy pairs crispy, pepper-kissed crusted steaks with a silky, lightly sweet onion gravy. The contrast of crunchy coating and tender beef, finished with buttery onions and beef stock richness, makes it a comforting main for weeknight dinners or cozy weekend gatherings.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken-Fried Cube Steaks with Vidalia Onion Gravy, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.66 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large shallow dish, mix the flour, cornstarch, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper; reserve 1/3 cup in a small bowl. Lightly press the steaks into the remaining flour mixture until evenly coated.
- 2
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon oil. Add the steaks and pan-fry until golden, about 4 minutes per side, turning once. Move the steaks to a platter.
- 3
In the same skillet over medium heat, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 4
Sprinkle the reserved 1/3 cup flour mixture over the onions and cook, stirring, for about 1 minute. Stir in the stock and milk; bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until the gravy thickens, scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon.
- 5
Return the steaks to the skillet, submerging them in the gravy. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the steaks are very tender, about 45 minutes.
- Calories 380.56 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 15.89 g Good Source 32%
- Carbohydrate 46.35 g 17%
- Total Fat 13.96 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 4.95 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 33.88 mg Moderate 11%
- Sodium 261.51 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 3.41 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 3.68 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 130.95 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 2.36 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 491.34 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 85.83 mcg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin C 0.18 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.74 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken Fried Cube Steaks with Vidalia Onion Gravy is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Beef Stock, Black Pepper, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 380.56 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken-Fried Cube Steaks with Vidalia Onion Gravy made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Beef Stock, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Cornstarch. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken-Fried Cube Steaks with Vidalia Onion Gravy?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 380.56 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken-Fried Cube Steaks with Vidalia Onion Gravy easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Chicken-Fried Cube Steaks with Vidalia Onion Gravy healthy?
- Chicken-Fried Cube Steaks with Vidalia Onion Gravy has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 380.56 calories and 15.89 g of protein, or 32% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 261.51 mg (11% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.95 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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