Country-fried Steak with Gravy

COUNTRY FRIED STEAK WITH GRAVY 4 cubed steaks 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1/8 tsp. black pepper 3/4 cup buttermilk 1 cup finely crushed saltine crackers 1 (10 3/4 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup 1 cup milk 3 tbsp. solid vegetable shortening

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

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