Bife frito à moda sulista

Ingredientes

• 500 g beef (divided among 4 pieces of steak, pounded)
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 cups AP flour
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp cayenne
• oil (for frying)

Modo de preparo

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   To make gravy, add butter into a saucepan on medium heat.

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   When melted, add flour & cook until it turns golden brown (abt 5 mins, stirring constantly)

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   Add milk, whisking continuously until it becomes thick & smooth.

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   Add salt & pepper, taste to adjust seasoning & cook till sauce reaches desired consistency (add more milk if needed)

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   Keep sauce warm while preparing steaks.

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   Combine eggs & milk in a shallow dish.

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   Whisk flour, salt, garlic powder & cayenne in another shallow dish.

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   Dredge a steak in the flour (press gently), shake off excess, transfer into egg wash (coating both sides), shake off excess & place in the flour mixture again.

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    Set aside & repeat with remaining steaks.

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    Pour enough oil in a large frying pan & heat on medium high.

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    When hot, gently place a piece of steak & fry until edges turn golden brown (abt 2 mins), flip & fry for 2 more mins.

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    Once both sides are golden brown, transfer to a wire rack & fry remaining steaks.

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    Serve with gravy & sides of choice.