country-fried steak

Southern breaded cutlet

Country-fried steak is a Southern American dish of breaded and pan-fried beef cutlet, typically cube steak pounded thin, dredged in seasoned flour, and fried until crispy.

It's usually served with white gravy, mashed potatoes, and vegetables.

The dish is similar to chicken-fried steak, with regional preferences determining which name prevails: I'll have the country-fried steak with extra gravy.

preparation

tenderized

Made meat less tough

flour · buttermilk · seasoned · coating · eggs · cast-iron · skillet · sizzle · golden · crispy

gravy

milk

Mammalian nursing fluid

poured · thickened · seasoned

Southern

Texas

Second-largest American state

cuisine · down-home · Americana · regional · tradition · rustic · wholesome · homestead · supper · cowboy

meal

biscuits

Small, leavened quick breads

plate · entree · hearty · filling · satisfying · homemade · potluck · protein

similar

schnitzel

Breaded fried meat slice

Opposites
cooking method

country-fried steakgrilled steak

Meat seared on grates

carpaccio · steak au poivre · steak tartare · seared steak · smoked brisket

culinary style/sophistication

country-fried steakbeef Wellington

Pastry-encased filet mignon

filet mignon · chateaubriand · steak Diane · wagyu beef · nouvelle cuisine

dietary character

country-fried steaksteamed fish

Seafood cooked by vapor

poached salmon · ceviche · green salad · salad · lean protein

Family

country, fried, steak, countries, countrified, countryside, countryman, countrymen, countrywoman

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G