Budget Chicken-Fried Steak with Skillet Gravy
Budget Chicken-Fried Steak with Skillet Gravy delivers crispy, well-seasoned ground beef patties cloaked in a golden crust and topped with creamy milk gravy made from the pan drippings. The contrast of crunchy exterior and peppery, velvety sauce makes it deeply comforting and nostalgic. Serve for a hearty weeknight dinner or a weekend brunch alongside mashed potatoes or biscuits.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Budget Chicken-Fried Steak with Skillet Gravy, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 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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- 35
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Divide the meat into 4 portions and press them into thin beef patties. Heat a heavy skillet over medium heat until nearly smoking, then cook the beef patties until browned on both sides, about 4 minutes per side; set the cooked burgers aside. Pour off excess grease but leave the browned drippings in the skillet.
- 2
In a shallow bowl, combine 1 cup of flour with salt and black pepper. In a separate shallow bowl, beat the eggs until smooth, adding a half teaspoon of water if needed.
- 3
Heat the vegetable oil in the skillet over medium heat. Dip both sides of the cooked burgers into the eggs, then dredge them in the seasoned flour; repeat this 3 times to create a thick coating on the burgers. Place the burgers in the hot oil and pan-fry until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Set the burgers aside.
- 4
Spoon off any excess vegetable oil. Melt butter in the skillet over medium heat, stirring to loosen any browned bits from the bottom. Whisk in 1 tablespoon of flour until smooth. If you want a very thick gravy, use more flour. Gradually whisk in milk, cooking until the gravy thickens. Season to taste with salt and black pepper, and spoon the gravy over the chicken-fried beef patties.
- Calories 510.95 kcal High 26%
- Protein 24.09 g Good Source 48%
- Carbohydrate 32.28 g 12%
- Total Fat 30.9 g High 40%
- Saturated Fat 10.42 g High 52%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 283.93 mg High 95%
- Sodium 188.49 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 1.59 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 3.44 g --
- Added Sugars 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 132.14 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 3.87 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 261.45 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 95.03 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 0.24 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 1.74 mcg Low Source 9%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Budget Chicken Fried Steak with Skillet Gravy is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 510.95 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Budget Chicken-Fried Steak with Skillet Gravy made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, Eggs, Ground Beef. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Budget Chicken-Fried Steak with Skillet Gravy?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 510.95 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Budget Chicken-Fried Steak with Skillet Gravy easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Budget Chicken-Fried Steak with Skillet Gravy healthy?
- Budget Chicken-Fried Steak with Skillet Gravy has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 510.95 calories and 24.09 g of protein, or 48% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 188.49 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.42 g (52% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, 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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