Chicken Fried Steak

Cover Steak (4) with a piece of plastic. Using the flat side of a mallet, pound meat out until thin. Using the meat tenderizer side of a mallet, pound both sides.

Into one mixing bowl, add Milk (1 cup) and beaten Eggs (2) . Beat together.

Into a second mixing bowl, add All-Purpose Flour (1 1/2 cups) , Salt (1 tsp) , Onion Powder (1/2 Tbsp) , Paprika (1/2 Tbsp) , and Ground Black Pepper (3/4 tsp) . Whisk to combine.

Add Canola Oil (as needed) to a pan. Once hot, add the steaks. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack to drain.

Into a skillet over medium heat, add Butter (1/3 cup) . Once melted and bubbling, add sliced Onion (1) and Baby Bella Mushrooms (1/2 cup) . Cook for 1-2 minutes.

Reduce heat to medium-low. Add All-Purpose Flour (1/4 cup) , half at a time, stirring constantly to incorporate.

Add Milk (1 1/2 cups) and Chicken Stock (1/2 cup) . Bring to a boil, whisking frequently. Taste and add Salt (to taste) , Ground Black Pepper (to taste) , and Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (to taste) .