Country Fried Prime Rib

Make the most amazing Christmas morning breakfast with this hearty breaded country fried prime rib steak! Add some hashbrowns, eggs, and country gravy to round out the start of your day! Or serve with veggies and mashed potatoes for an equally satisfying comfort food dinner!

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• A Hearty Prime Rib Breakfast
• 🥘 Ingredients
• 🔪 How To Make Country Fried Prime Rib
• 💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes
• 🍽️ What To Serve With Country Fried Steak
• 🥡 Storing & Reheating
• ❔ What Is The Best Frying Oil For This Recipe?
• ⏲️ How Will I Know When My Country Fried Steak Is Done Frying?
• 📖 Recipe Card
• 💬 Comments & Reviews

A Hearty Prime Rib Breakfast

Once again, I pride myself on sharing one of the most unique leftover recipes on the web! This amazing meal has been a favorite breakfast in my home for years.

It's tested and perfected, and I just had to add it BIWL! I'm sure your family will rave about it as much as mine does!

My prime rib eggs benedict, prime rib hash, and prime rib breakfast burritos are all great choices to start your day!

🥘 Ingredients

• Prime Rib Leftovers - 1-2 pounds of cooked prime rib roast. Slice 2-4 portions into ⅓ to ½-inch thick pieces, approximately 6-8 ounces each.
• Salt & Pepper - ¼ teaspoon each or to taste, for seasoning the sliced prime rib with more added to the flour later (see below in these ingredients).
• Eggs - 2 large eggs, beaten, or use an egg substitute.
• Milk - 1 cup of milk, half & half, or a milk substitute.
• Flour - 1½ cups AP flour to make the bulk of the breading or an all-purpose flour substitute. Gluten-free flour works easily in this recipe when used in a 1:1 ratio.
• Seasoning - Season the breading with 1 teaspoon each of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Add the optional ¼ teaspoon cayenne if desired. Alternatively, try my Cajun seasoning or Creole seasoning for a flavorful boost!
• Tallow - Beef tallow is excellent (or use your preferred frying oil - enough for frying, approximately ¼-inch deep in your deep skillet or Dutch oven).
• Country Gravy - 2 cups of homemade country gravy or whip up your favorite store-bought packet mix.

*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*

🔪 How To Make Country Fried Prime Rib

Start with a cutting board, chef's knife, and some measuring utensils, then grab a deep skillet or Dutch oven to fry. Don't forget some tongs to reach in and flip the steak easily.

This recipe coats about 4 portions of meat pretty easily; you could possibly get another portion or two coated. They are filling, so make what you can eat today while fresh and hot!

Preheat & Prep

Step 1: Warm the oven. Preheat your oven to 200°F (95°C/Gas Mark ¼).

Step 2: Set up your dredging station.
Whisk together the 2 large eggs and 1 cup (118.29 milliliters) of milk in the first shallow dish. In the second dish, whisk together the 1½ cups all-purpose flour and seasonings (1 teaspoon each of salt & pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, plus the optional ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper).

Step 3: Add seasoning. Season both sides of each sliced 1-2 pounds (453.59 grams+) prime rib roast portion with ¼ teaspoon each, salt & pepper, to taste.

Dredge The Prime Rib

Step 4: Coat in flour. Dredge each sliced prime rib section by placing it into the seasoned flour mixture. Use the palm of your hand to press down firmly on each side so that the flour sticks to the meat.

Step 5: Dip in eggwash. Next, dip your flour-coated slice into the eggy mixture to submerge both sides. Allow the excess egg wash to drip off.

Step 6: Finish the breading. Then, press the egg-coated slice firmly into the flour mixture again. Make sure to coat all surfaces, and place on a wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet or baking dish. Repeat with additional prime rib portions.

Fry & Serve

Step 7: Heat oil and fry. Add beef tallow or oil to a frying pan, enough to cover the bottom of the pan ¼-inch deep. Heat to medium-high heat (*see note). One at a time, place a prepared steak into the frying pan.

Step 8: Cook until golden. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until you see the edges begin to turn golden brown. Flip and fry for another 2-3 minutes on the opposite side.

Step 9: Keep warm. After the steak is golden brown, let any excess oil drip off as you remove it from the pan. Then, set it on the wire rack in the warm oven until you are done making the remaining steaks and gravy.

Step 10: Finish and serve. Repeat with each steak. Once all steaks are fried, top each one with 2 cups (472 grams) of country gravy and serve right away.

💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes

• For best results. Make sure to pat your sliced prime rib dry and let it sit out at room temperature for 20-30 minutes. This helps the coating stick best and the steak to cook quickly and evenly.
• Don't crowd the pan. Leave lots of room for your steaks to fry, working in batches if necessary. They'll cook faster, the oil will stay hotter, and this will prevent your steaks from getting oily.
• Test the oil. If you do not own a meat thermometer, test if your oil is hot enough using some flour. Take a small pinch of flour and quickly but carefully drizzle it into the frying oil. If the oil sizzles and pops, your oil is ready for frying.
• Keep the breading in place. Use a metal spoon to pour some of the hot oil over the top of the steak. This helps prevent the coating from coming off.
• No soggy country-fried steak. Do use the wire racks to keep the country-fried steaks warm while finishing your cooking. This keeps the breading crisp rather than soggy. Fried food steams on paper towels and will result in a less-than-ideal breading.
• Swap for raw beef. Have fresh prime rib that you want to use instead? It won't cook as quickly as this leftover version, so slice the roast thinner and temp the meat for doneness.

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🍽️ What To Serve With Country Fried Steak

This is a very versatile dish that works as breakfast, brunch, and dinner!

For breakfast or brunch, serve with hash browns and scrambled eggs. To enjoy as a dinner entree, serve with mashed or roasted potatoes and some roasted broccoli or buttered peas and carrots.

More southern favorites include mac and cheese, potato salad, corn casserole, and macaroni and tomatoes.

🥡 Storing & Reheating

Refrigerate any leftovers in a shallow, airtight storage container. Reheat and enjoy within 3-4 days.

Freezing

Freeze country-fried steaks in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Once frozen, wrap in a layer of cling film, then heavy-duty aluminum foil, and transfer into a storage container.

Frozen steaks can be kept for up to 4 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.

Reheating

I recommend the oven or air fryer for reheating with crisp breading. However, the microwave works very well for individual portions and retains that great flavor.

To reheat in an air fryer, heat one steak at a time at 350°F (175°C) for 4-5 minutes until heated to your satisfaction.

Reheat in the oven on a greased wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet or baking dish. Set into your 350°F (175°C) preheated oven for 5-7 minutes.

❔ What Is The Best Frying Oil For This Recipe?

I'm using beef tallow, and I can't recommend it enough. You can't cut corners for the best flavor, especially with costly prime rib portions.

However, do use what you have on hand. Select a neutral-flavored cooking oil with a high smoke point.

⏲️ How Will I Know When My Country Fried Steak Is Done Frying?

Each side should be golden brown and crispy, typically cooking for 2-3 minutes per side. Shoot for 135-140°F (57-60°C) when you check the internal temperature to keep your medium-rare doneness.

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