For the Steak:
1 1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 1/4 tsp. salt, divided
1 1/4 tsp. black pepper, divided
1/2 tsp. onion powder, divided
1/2 tsp. garlic powder, divided
1/2 tsp. paprika
1 rounded cup flour
3 eggs
3 tbsp. milk
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 1/2 lbs. cube steak (about 6 pieces)
3 tbsp. butter
extra virgin olive oil for cooking
For the Gravy:
3 tbsp. flour
2 cups milk
3/4 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. black pepper
How to make it :
Place bread crumbs, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon paprika in a large deep dish and blend well. In a second deep dish add flour 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon paprika in a large deep dish and blend well. In a third deep dish, whisk eggs, milk, and Worcestershire sauce.
Working one steak at a time: dip into and pat with the flour mixture, dip into egg wash, then dip into and coat with bread crumb mixture. Place, single layered, on a baking sheet. Repeat coating the remaining steaks.
Preheat oven to 175 degrees F. Place a baking sheet equipped with a metal cooling rack in oven.
Preheat butter and 1/4-inch of oil in a large heavy-bottom skillet on medium heat. Cook steaks, 2 at a time, until crispy and golden brown (about 2 to 3 minutes on each side depending on thickness). Adjust heat if steaks browns too quickly or slowly. Place on the pre-heated cooling rack and keep warm in oven. Continue cooking the remaining steaks. Keep warm in oven.
To make gravy, drain excess fat, reserving 3 tablespoons in skillet (add butter if there isn't enough). Reduce heat to medium low. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute or so, whisking constantly. Increase heat to medium to medium high, add milk, salt, and pepper, whisking constantly until gravy thickens. Remove from burner. Serve with steak. Makes 6 servings.
