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    Vegetarian Chicken Fried Steaks

    Published: Sep 12, 2021 Last updated: Mar 11, 2022 by Shelby Law Ruttan · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Delicious gluten steaks double dipped in coating and fried until crisp are served with a country style gravy for a complete comfort food recipe.
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    Vegetarian Chicken Fried Steaks are made with a vegan steak that is double battered and fried to crispy deliciousness. They are then covered in a comforting almond milk gravy for a delicious vegetarian dinner the whole family will enjoy.

    I like to serve these Vegetarian Chicken Fried Steaks to my family for special holidays, Sunday Dinner, and Birthday. This is a vegetarian comfort food my whole family loves to savor.

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    • Vegetarian Comfort Food
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Top Tips
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥗 Side Dishes
    • More Vegetarian Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    Two vegetarian chicken fried steaks on a black plate covered with gravy and chopped green chives with roasted brussels sprouts blurred in the background.

    Vegetarian Comfort Food

    Vegetarians need comfort too and these Vegetarian Chicken Fried Steaks is probably one of the best comfort food recipes out there for non meat eaters. The gluten steak is double dipped in egg batter and flour mixture then fried in oil just like the real thing.

    Chicken Fried Steak is normally made with beef cube steak. This vegetarian version is made with a beef flavored gluten steak with a nice thick seasoned crispy coating. The gluten steaks stay nice and moist on the inside and it is so delicious, you could probably eat the steaks alone in a sandwich without bothering with the gravy!

    vegan steak coated in flour on baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

    🥘 Ingredients

    Vegan Steaks, this particular Vegan Steak Recipe has a beef like flavor and is what I use to make Chicken Fried Steaks.

    Flour, Paprika, Garlic Powder, Salt & Pepper as the breading on the steak.

    Baking soda and baking powder are used as leavening agents and they aid in making the crust on the chicken fried steak crispy.

    Buttermilk, Milk, and Heavy Cream

    Hot Sauce is added for flavor, I used this one.

    Frying Oil, use an oil that doesn't smoke at high temperatures. Canola oil or peanut oil are good choices.

    Vegetarian Chicken Fried Steaks cooking in a skillet of hot oil.

    🔪 Instructions

    FOR THE STEAKS

    Step 1:

    1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
    2. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk together the milk mixture, hot sauce, and eggs.
    3. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Step 2:

    1. Remove the gluten steaks from the broth and pat dry with a paper towel.
    2. Dredge the steaks in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess. Dredge the flour coated steak in the egg mixture, then dredge it one more time in the flour. Transfer the steaks to the parchment paper lined baking sheet after coating with the flour mixture until all steaks are coated.
    3. Sprinkle the gluten steaks with any remaining flour mixture, pressing in with your fingers, making sure each steak is well coated.

    Step 3:

    1. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add enough oil to the skillet to approximately ¼ inch deep.
    2. When the oil is hot, add the gluten steaks and cook for 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
    3. Remove the steaks from the skillet and place on a paper towel to drain.
    4. Repeat until all Steaks have been fried.

    FOR THE GRAVY

    Step 1:

    1. Remove all but 4 tablespoons of the fat from the skillet. Whisk in the flour, salt, and pepper and cook for 2 minutes.
    2. Gradually whisk in the milk and heavy cream. Continue stirring constantly until gravy comes to a boil. Simmer for 2 minutes, or until the gravy has thickened.
    A skillet with country gravy that is lightly bubbling over the heat.

    💭 Top Tips

    • Sprinkle any leftover flour coating over top of the steaks. Press the flout into the coating to help it stick. This produces a thicker, crispier crust on the steak.
    • If buttermilk is not available, place 1 tablespoon of vinegar in the milk and allow it to sit for 10 minutes.
    • To prevent the breading from separating from the gluten steak while cooking, be sure to do a double dredging of flour. Start with egg, dip in flour, then dip in egg again and add a second coating of flour.

    📖 Variations

    • Substitute plain bread crumbs for the flour.
    • Serve the steak sandwich style and cover it with gravy. 
    • Cut the gluten steaks into strips, bread, and deep fry to make vegan "finger steaks."
    Vegetarian Chicken Fried Steak covered with gravy and one piece cut out of the steak on a black plate.

    🥗 Side Dishes

    Serve these Vegetarian Chicken Fried Steaks with any of the following sides listed below.

    Mashed Cauliflower with Garlic and Chives

    Sauteed Mushrooms

    Mashed Potatoes with Garlic and Chives

    Garlic Mashed Cauliflower with Browned Butter

    A cut piece of vegetarian chicken fried steak on a fork with the plate blurred in the background.

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    *If you made this vegetarian country fried steak recipe, please give it a star rating*

    📖 Recipe

    Vegetarian Country Fried Steak with Country Gravy

    Shelby Law Ruttan
    Delicious gluten steaks double dipped in coating and fried until crisp are served with a country style gravy for a complete comfort food recipe.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 12 mins
    Total Time 32 mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 431 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 Vegan Steaks
    • 1 cup 1 cup all purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 cup 1 cup buttermilk
    • 2 teaspoons hot sauce
    • 2 large eggs
    • oil enough to fill pan to 2"

    Instructions
     

    FOR THE STEAKS

    • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
    • In a separate shallow bowl, whisk together the milk mixture, hot sauce, and eggs.
    • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
    • Remove the gluten steaks from the broth and pat dry with a paper towel.
    • Dredge the steaks in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess. Dredge the flour coated steak in the egg mixture, then dredge it one more time in the flour. Transfer the steaks to the parchment paper lined baking sheet after coating with the flour mixture until all steaks are coated.
    • Sprinkle the gluten steaks with any remaining flour mixture, pressing in with your fingers, making sure each steak is well coated.
    • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add enough oil to the skillet to approximately ¼ inch deep.
    • When the oil is hot, add the gluten steaks and cook for 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
    • Remove the steaks from the skillet and place on a paper towel to drain.
    • Repeat until all Steaks have been fried. Place in oven to keep warm.

    FOR THE GRAVY

    • Remove all but 4 tablespoons of the fat from the skillet. Whisk in the flour, salt, and pepper and cook for 2 minutes.
    • Gradually whisk in the milk and heavy cream. Continue stirring constantly until gravy comes to a boil. Simmer for 2 minutes, or until the gravy has thickened.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 431kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 56gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 1957mgPotassium: 168mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 360IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 121mgIron: 5mg
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    About Shelby Law Ruttan

    Shelby is the author/owner of Grumpy's Honeybunch. Established in 2007, she shares and preserves family recipes as well as recipes for cooking light and keto. She has authored the One-Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook. She is an experienced, self-taught home cook who loves to share recipes with others. She also authors the websites Honeybunch Hunts and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. You can see her work on websites such as Veal Made Easy, Parade, Community Table, SoFab Food, Yummly, and FoodGawker.

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