Crumb Coated Cube Steaks (Country Fried Steak)

I discovered this recipe a couple months ago & have already made it several times. I promise you will love it. It is especially good when you get fresh, tender cube steaks.

Ingredients
1 egg
1/2 c milk
23 saltines, crushed (I just crush one sleeve of crackers. I have also used Ritz crackers & they were fine)
2/3 c all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp pepper
4 beef cube steaks
3 tbsp canola oil

Gravy (you can also just buy country gravy mix & use that to save time...be sure it is not the sausage flavored one)
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 1/3 c milk
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Directions
In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and milk. In another shallow bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, flour, salt, baking powder, cayenne and pepper. Dip steaks in egg mixture, then cracker crumb mixture. In a large skillet, cook steaks in oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, stir in flour until blended, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve with mashed potatoes.

Recipe courtesy of Simple & Delicious

Cube Steak Casserole

I have been making this delicious casserole for years. This dish is loved by everyone in our house. It smells so good while it is baking that you will be drooling to taste it.

Ingredients
4-6 cube steaks
1 packet dry onion soup mix
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 1/2 cans water
1 c. Minute rice (brown or white, I use brown)
flour, salt & pepper

Directions
Mix flour, salt & pepper. Dredge cube steaks through flour. Brown cube steaks on both sides in a skillet of hot oil. Transfer cube steaks to a 9x13 baking dish. Mix soups & water together. Add rice & stir into soup mixture. Pour over cube steaks. Cover with foil & bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.