Michael Cooks Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans

Last night I was exhausted and so did not feel like cooking but I wanted Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes and Fresh Greenbeans in the WORST sort of way. So I asked my DH if he minded cooking last night if I gave him a recipe. He said he would!

I made this recipe about a year ago. I was at Publix doing some grocery shopping and they were handing out samples. It was so good that I made this for dinner that night. I somehow lost the recipe and forgot about it until recently. I was going to Publix for lunch and decided to swing by the Apron's counter and see if they had the recipe. They always have two recipes on the counter and then some on a spinner. Well the recipe I was looking for just happened to be sitting out on the rack!

I think that my DH did a better job of making this than I did. We didn't have pre-made refrigerator mashed potatoes so he made homemade and we just had regular green beans, not the pre-snipped kind. Also we did not have bacon bits, only bacon so he zapped some in the microwave. All in all that added about 15 minutes on to the 30 minute estimation that they give to make these recipes.

Here is the recipe copied straight from the Publix site:


Country-Fried Steak, Peppered Mashed Potatoes, Southern Green Beans
Meal Time - 30 minutes / Serves 4
Cooking Sequence
Prepare potatoes through step 1 and beans through step 1 - 5 minutes
Prepare steaks and begin to cook - 10 minutes
Complete beans - 10 minutes
Complete steaks and potatoes; serve - 5 minutes






Country-Fried Steak

Ingredients

1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 cup egg substitute (or 2 large eggs, beaten)
2/3 cup plain bread crumbs
4 cubed steaks (about 1 1/2 lb)
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 packet sausage gravy mix (about 2 1/2 oz)
1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup water

Steps

1. Combine flour and seasoned salt in medium bowl. Place egg substitute in second bowl and bread crumbs in third bowl. Preheat large sauté pan on medium 1–2 minutes.

2. Dredge each steak in flour mixture, coating evenly. Dip into eggs; remove and let excess drip off. Dredge in bread crumbs (wash hands). Place oil in pan; swirl to coat. Add steaks (wash hands); cook 3–4 minutes on each side or until golden. Remove from pan and cover to keep warm.

3. Stir in gravy mix and gradually add milk and water, stirring continually, until gravy is smooth. Reduce heat to low and cook 2–3 minutes, stirring often, to heat thoroughly. Serve gravy over steaks.

Peppered Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

1 (24-ounce) package refrigerated mashed potatoes
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 teaspoons pepper

Steps

1. Combine all ingredients in microwave-safe bowl; cover.
2. Microwave on HIGH 4 minutes, stirring once, or until hot. Stir and serve.


Southern Green Beans

Ingredients

1 (12-ounce) bag snipped green beans
2 cups water
1 tablespoon cooked bacon pieces
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps

1. Place beans and water in medium saucepan on high and bring to boil. Boil 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until beans begin to soften.

2. Drain; stir in remaining ingredients. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until desired tenderness. Serve.

Shopping List

ADD ALL 17 ITEMS TO LIST
Dairy
1 (24-ounce) package refrigerated mashed potatoes
1/2 cup egg substitute (or 2 large eggs)
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter

Dry Grocery
1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
1 1/2 teaspoons + 1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 packet sausage gravy mix (about 2 1/2 oz)
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 cup flour
2/3 cup plain bread crumbs
3 tablespoons canola oil

Meat
1 tablespoon cooked, crumbled bacon
4 cube steaks (about 1 1/2 pounds)

Produce
1 (12-ounce) bag snipped green beans


Utensils & Cookware
large sauté pan
medium saucepan with lid
microwave-safe bowl with lid
mixing bowls, colander
tongs, cooking spoons
measuring utensils

Shortcuts & Tips
To reduce fat content, try the steak recipe with chicken cutlets instead.


I would like to thank my husband for making such a great meal and Publix for providing such great recipes!