Light Country-fried Steak and Gravy

Description
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!
 * Contributed by Healthy Recipes for diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Original recipe
 * Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes
 * Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 1 pound lean round steak, cut into 4 thin slices
 * ½ teaspoon salt, divided
 * ½ teaspoon pepper, divided
 * 38 soda crackers (1 sleeve), crushed
 * ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
 * ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
 * 1 (8-ounce) container egg substitute
 * 2 cups fat-free milk, divided
 * 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
 * ¼ cup chopped Italian parsley (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Flatten steaks to ¼-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
 * 2) Sprinkle evenly with ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
 * 3) Combine crushed crackers, ¾ cup flour, and red pepper.
 * 4) Stir together egg substitute and ½ cup milk.
 * 5) Dip steaks into egg mixture; dredge in cracker mixture, pressing lightly into cracker mixture.
 * 6) Cook steaks in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
 * 7) Remove steaks from skillet; drain on paper towels and keep warm.
 * 8) Whisk together remaining 1½ cups milk, remaining 2 tablespoons flour, and remaining each of ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper.
 * 9) Pour mixture into reserved drippings in skillet; cook over medium- high heat, whisking constantly, 10 to 12 minutes or until thickened.
 * 10) Serve gravy over steaks.
 * 11) Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.
 * 12) Cooking tip: if you like a thicker gravy add more flour or reduce the amount of milk.

Nutritional information
Per serving (⅙ recipe):
 * 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