Country Fried Beef Chops: A Delicious Recipe for Southern Comfort Food
Country Fried Beef Chops: A Delicious Recipe for Southern Comfort Food is a heartwarming dish that captures the essence of comfort food. With a crispy, golden-brown exterior and a tender, juicy interior, this recipe is perfect for gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. Marinated in buttermilk for enhanced flavor and tenderness, these beef chops are coated in a seasoned flour mixture and fried to perfection. Serve them with classic sides like mashed potatoes or collard greens to create a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in beef chops (about 1 inch thick)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Marinate beef chops in buttermilk and hot sauce for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- In a shallow dish, mix flour with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Remove the chops from the marinade and coat each one in the flour mixture, ensuring an even layer.
- Heat vegetable oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry the coated beef chops for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 145°F).
- Drain on paper towels before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chop (150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg