Light Country-fried Steak and Gravy

Light Country Fried Steak and Gravy

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes

Think traditional Southern cooking is always fattening? Here's a recipe for country fried steak with all of the flavor and very little fat. Good fixins! Ingredients 1 pound Lean Round Steak, cut into 4 thin slices 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided 38 soda crackers (1 sleeve), crushed 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 (8-ounce) container egg substitute 2 cups fat-free milk, divided 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley (optional) Directions 1. Flatten steaks to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Sprinkle evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. 2. Combine crushed crackers, 3/4 cup flour, and red pepper. Stir together egg substitute and 1/2 cup milk. Dip steaks into egg mixture; dredge in cracker mixture, pressing lightly into cracker mixture. 3. Cook steaks in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove steaks from skillet; drain on paper towels and keep warm. 4. Whisk together remaining 1 1/2 cups milk, remaining 2 tablespoons flour, and remaining each of 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pour mixture into reserved drippings in skillet; cook over medium- high heat, whisking constantly, 10 to 12 minutes or until thickened. Serve gravy over steaks. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired. Makes 4 to 6 servings. Cooking Tip: If you like a thicker gravy add more flour or reduce the amount of milk. Nutritional Analysis Per Serving Based on 6 Servings CALORIES 288 (35% from fat); FAT 11.1g (sat 2.1g); PROTEIN 24.0g; CARB 23.2g; FIBER 0.8g; CHOL 39mg; IRON 3.8mg; SODIUM 435mg. http://www.laurasleanbeef.com/inTheKitchen/recipes/lightCountry.php

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