Country Fried Beef Chops
Country Fried Beef Chops are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for family gatherings or a cozy weeknight dinner. This dish features juicy beef chops coated in a flavorful, crispy crust that promises to satisfy hearty appetites. With straightforward preparation and simple ingredients, you can whip up this Southern classic in no time. Serve it hot alongside creamy mashed potatoes or crunchy coleslaw for a meal that will impress your loved ones and make any evening special.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in beef chops (about 1 inch thick)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 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 for extra heat)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Marinade: Place the beef chops in a bowl or plastic bag and cover with buttermilk. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Coating: In a shallow dish, mix flour with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne.
- Coat: Remove chops from the marinade and dredge each in the flour mixture.
- Fry: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry each chop for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain: Transfer cooked chops to paper towels to remove excess oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beef chop (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg