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Fried Beef Steak & Cracked Pepper Gravy

The intense pepper flavor is coupled with fried beef and cream, creating a dreamy combination. This dish will stay with your guests long after they’ve left the table. And that’s a good thing.
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Cuisine Continental

Servings 4 servings
Calories 6715.06 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 1 1/2 cup(s) flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 2 teaspoon(s) pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon(s) cayenne
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup(s) cream
  • 1 1/2 cup(s) bock beer
  • 2 cup(s) vegetable oil
  • 4 round steaks, tenderized (about 1/2 lb. each)
  • 1/4 cup(s) unsalted butter
  • 1/8 cup(s) flour
  • 1 1/3 cup(s) milk
  • 1 dash(es) salt
  • 4/25 ounce(s) cracked pepper

Instructions

 

  • Prepare the flour spice by blending the flour, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
  • Set aside on a plate or wax paper.
  • Prepare the batter by mixing the eggs with a whisk, in a large bowl.
  • Add the cream, and beer.
  • Whisk to blend.
  • Set aside.
  • In a deep, heavy skillet, heat the oil to 350 degrees.
  • While the oil is heating, prepare the round steaks by dredging them in the flour spice, taking care to evenly coat the meat.
  • Shake off any excess.
  • Dip the meat into the batter, and then again in the flour spice, evenly coating the batter so it is dry on the outside.
  • When the oil temperature reaches 350 degrees (when a drop of batter sizzles when dropped in it), gently slide one steak into the hot oil.
  • Cook the steak about 5 minutes.
  • Turn in, taking care not to break the coating, and cook the meat 5 more minutes, or until the batter is nicely browned.
  • Drain the cooked steak on paper towels.
  • Repeat with the other steaks.
  • Hold the cooked steaks in a 225 degrees oven until all four are done.
  • Pour Cracker-Pepper Gravy over the steaks and serve.
  • CREAM GRAVY Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan.
  • When the foam goes down, whisk in the flour.
  • Continually whisk until the flour cooks, becoming a fragrant light brown.
  • Slowly add the milk, continuing to whisk to keep lumps from forming and season with salt and pepper.
  • Simmer gravy for 10 minutes to cook and reduce.
  • Serve hot.
  • Ready in 1 hour.

Nutrition

Calories: 6715.06kcalCarbohydrates: 179.94gProtein: 150.52gFat: 602.44gSaturated Fat: 116.58gCholesterol: 835.04mgSodium: 4672.44mgFiber: 7.14gSugar: 20.58g

Keyword Beef
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