Chicken Fried Steak Recipe

• 1 Pound boneless beef top loin
• 2 Cups shortening
• 1 Egg, beaten
• 1 Cup buttermilk
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 Cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 Cup all-purpose flour
• 1 Quarter milk
• Salt and pepper to taste

• Cut top loin crosswise into 4 cutlets.
• Place each cutlet thinly with a moistened mallet or the side of a cleaver.
• In a large, heavy skillet, heat 1/2 inch shortening to 365 degrees F.
• In a shallow bowl, beat together egg, buttermilk, salt and pepper.
• In another shallow dish, mix together garlic powder and 1cup flour.
• Dip cutlets in flour, turning to evenly coat both sides.
• Dip in egg mixture, coating both sides, then in flour mixture once again.
• Place cutlets in heated shortening. Cook until golden brown, turning once.
• Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
• Repeat with remaining cutlets. Drain grease, reserving 1/2 cup.
• Using the reserved drippings in the pan, prepare gravy over medium heat. Blend in 1/4 cup flour to form a paste.
• Gradually add milk to desired consistency, stirring constantly.
• Heat through and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Chicken fried steak is ready.