Step #1 ---BATTER------ 2 Eggs 1/2 c Cream 1/2 c Bock beer 2 c Vegetable oil 4 Tenderized round steaks; -(about 1/2 lb ; each) 2 c Cream gravyCREAM GRAVY--- 1/4 c Unsalted butter 2 tb Flour 1 c Cream; 1 1/3 c milk Salt to taste 1 ts Cracked Pepper Prepare the flour spice by mixing the flour, pepper, salt, and cayenne.
Step #2 Set aside on a plate or wax paper.
Step #3 Prepare the batter by mixing the eggs with a whisk, in a large bowl.
Step #4 Add the buttermilk, or milk & sourdough starter, & beer.
Step #5 Whisk to mix.
Step #6 Set aside.
Step #7 In a deep, heavy skillet, heat the oil to 350 degrees.
Step #8 While the oil is heating, prepare the round steaks by dredging them in the flour spice, taking care to evenly coat the meat.
Step #9 Shake off any excess.
Step #10 Dip the meat into the batter, & then again in the flour spice, evenly coating the batter so it is dry on the outside.
Step #11 When the oil temperature reaches 350 degrees (when a drop of batter sizzles when dropped in it), carefully slide one steak into the hot oil.
Step #12 Cook the steak about 5 mins.
Step #13 Turn in, taking care not to break the coating, & cook the meat 5 more mins, or until the batter is nicely browned.
Step #14 Drain the cooked steak on paper towels.
Step #15 Repeat with the other steaks.
Step #16 Hold the cooked steaks in a 225 degree oven until all four are done.
Step #17 Pour Cracker-Pepper Gravy over the steaks & serve.
Step #18 Yield: 4 servings CREAM GRAVY: Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan.
Step #19 When the foam goes down, whisk in the flour.
Step #20 Continually whisk until the flour cooks, becoming a fragrant light brown.
Step #21 Slowly add the milk, continuing to whisk to keep lumps from forming.
Step #22 Spice up this with salt & pepper.
Step #23 Simmer gravy for 10 mins to cook & reduce.