Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups, plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 (4-ounce) tenderized beef round steak*
  • 1 teaspoon House Seasoning, recipe follows
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 quart whole milk
  • 1 bunch green onions, or 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
  • *Cook's Note: Have butcher run them through cubing machine
  • 1 cup salt
  • 1/4 cup black pepper
  • 1/4 cup garlic powder

Method

  • Combine 1 1/2 cups flour and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper in a small bowl.
  • Sprinkle 1 side of the meat with the House Seasoning and the other side with the seasoning salt, and then dredge the meat in buttermilk and then flour.
  • Heat 1/2 cup oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add 2 or 4 of the steaks to the hot oil and fry until browned, about 5 to 6 minutes per side.
  • Remove each steak to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Repeat with the remaining steaks, adding up to 1/4 cup more oil, as needed.
  • Make the gravy by adding the 2 tablespoons of remaining flour to the pan drippings, scraping the bottom with a wooden spoon.
  • Stir in the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and the salt.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring frequently, until the flour is medium brown and the mixture is bubbly.
  • Slowly add the whole milk stirring constantly.
  • Return the steaks to the skillet and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Reduce the heat to low, and place the onions on top of the steaks.
  • Cover the pan, and let simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Combine all ingredients.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.