Country-fried Steak with Gravy

Description
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 4 cubed steaks, beef
 * ½ cup all-purpose flour
 * ⅛ tsp. black pepper
 * ¾ cup buttermilk
 * 1 cup finely crushed saltine crackers
 * 1 (10 ¾ oz.) can cream of mushroom soup
 * 1 cup milk, regular or low-fat only
 * 3 tbsp. solid vegetable shortening

Directions

 * 1) Combine flour and pepper in a shallow dish; pour buttermilk into the second dish.
 * 2) Spread crushed crackers on a plate.
 * 3) Dredge steaks, one at a time, in seasoned flour; dip into buttermilk, then into crushed crackers to coat thoroughly, pressing with fingertips to adhere.
 * 4) Melt shortening in a skillet; add steaks; cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove meat to the platter.
 * 5) Stir the mushroom soup and milk into drippings in a skillet; bring to a boil, stirring.
 * 6) Remove from heat. Serve steaks accompanied by gravy, then with rice and/or other side dishes.