Papa's Chicken Fried Steak

This is a meal whose preparation will annihilate the kitchen.  Papa isn't allowed to make this very often because Mom says she has to clean all of her cabinets when he's done.  This is a meal where self control definitely gets thrown out of the window.  This is usually prepared when we're all together and Mom's ability to deny us fails miserably.  We just all put on stretchy pants and indulge in heaven.

Papa’s Chicken Fried Steak

Beef tenderloin cut into 6 or 8 ounce steaks

Beat steaks with a mallet until thin

Season with salt and pepper

Egg, flour then egg and flour again

Cook in a pan with vegetable oil until blood comes through then turn not letting the flour burn

Remove to plate with paper towels, keeping warm

Drain oil from the pan being sure to leave browned bits and as much flour as possible

Mix equal parts flour and water (flour is already in pan so be careful).  Add watered down milk to consistency of preference (remember that gravy will continue to thicken after cooking is done).  Pour both into pan and stir until thoroughly mixed and to desired thickness.  Pour over steaks and serve.