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/skimmed 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 fresh, large 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.