Ultimate Southern Country Fried Beef Chops + Beef Bacon Gravy
Enjoy tender, crispy country fried beef chops smothered in a rich beef bacon gravy. This Southern classic is comfort food at its finest!
Ingredients
Beef Chops
- Thinly sliced beef top round or sirloin, pounded to 1/4 inch thick
- Cubed steak (optional) (optional)
Breading
- All-Purpose Flour
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Cayenne pepper (optional) (optional)
- Eggs
- Buttermilk or Milk
- Neutral frying oil (vegetable, canola, or peanut oil)
Gravy
- Beef turkey bacon
- Beef Broth (low-sodium)
- Milk or Cream
- Additional salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Pound chops to 1/4-inch thick. Pat dry.
- Set up dredging station: Flour, seasoned flour, egg wash, seasoned flour.
- Cook beef turkey bacon until crispy, reserve fat.
- Add neutral oil to skillet fat, heat to 350-375°F (175-190°C).
- Dip chop in flour, then egg wash, then flour again, pressing firmly.
- Fry 2-3 chops at a time until golden (internal 145°F/63°C). Keep warm.
- Pour off fat, whisk in flour until light brown.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth, then milk/cream, whisking constantly.
- Simmer until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in crumbled beef turkey bacon.
Notes
For extra crispy chops, double dredge in the flour mixture.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 20g | Sodium: 800mg