Country-Fried Steak and Gravy

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)

Ingredients:
1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour, divided
2 large eggs
1 1/2 c. 2% milk, divided
4 beef cubed steaks (6 oz. each)
1 1/4 tsp. salt, divided
1 tsp. pepper, divided
Oil for frying
1 c. water

Directions:
Place 1 c. flour in a shallow bowl.  In a separate shallow bowl, whisk eggs and 1/2 c. milk until blended.  Sprinkle steaks with 3/4 tsp. each salt and pepper.  Dip in flour to coat both sides; shake off excess.  Dip in egg mixture, then again in flour.

In a large skillet, heat 1/4 inch oil over medium heat.  Add steaks; cook 4-6 minutes on each side or until golden brown and a thermometer reads 160 degrees.  Remove from pan; drain on paper towels.  Keep warm.

Remove all but 2 Tbsp. oil from the pan.  Stir in remaining 1/4 c. flour, 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper until smooth; cook and stir over medium heat 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.  Gradually whisk in water and remaining milk.  Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened.  Serve with steaks.