IHOP's Country Fried Steak & Eggs (Copycat Recipe)

This classic recipe recreates the beloved IHOP Country Fried Steak & Eggs, featuring tender, breaded beef steak smothered in rich, homemade gravy, served alongside perfectly cooked eggs and crispy hash browns. The combination of savory flavors and hearty textures makes this dish a comforting breakfast favorite that is sure to satisfy. It's a traditional meal that brings the diner experience right to your kitchen.

Ingredients:

• 2 beef cube steaks
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups frozen hash browns
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a shallow bowl, mix together flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
2. Dip each cube steak into the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge in the flour mixture, pressing to adhere. Set aside.
3. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the breaded cube steaks and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
4. In the same skillet, add butter and allow it to melt. Whisk in the remaining flour mixture and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly browned.
5. Slowly whisk in milk and chicken broth, stirring constantly until the gravy thickens. Season with salt and cayenne pepper if using.
6. In a separate skillet, cook hash browns according to package instructions until crispy and golden brown.
7. In the same skillet, fry the eggs to your desired doneness.
8. To serve, place a country fried steak on a plate, top with gravy, and serve alongside hash browns and eggs.