Keto Chicken Fried Steak (No Breading) is a low-carb take on a classic American comfort food favorite. Tender pan-fried beef steaks are smothered in a rich peppered white gravy with no flour coating, no breadcrumbs, and no biscuits—perfect for a hearty keto dinner.
About This Recipe
Keto Chicken Fried Steak (No Breading) delivers all the comfort food flavor of the classic diner dish without the carb-heavy coating. Instead of flour and breadcrumbs, tenderized beef steaks are seasoned, pan-fried, and finished in a rich peppered gravy made without flour.
The steak is cooked first to develop a deep golden sear while staying tender and juicy. Those browned bits in the skillet form the base of the gravy, giving it depth and classic chicken fried steak flavor. Heavy cream and butter create a thick, satisfying sauce, while black pepper adds the signature bite.
This keto version focuses on texture and flavor rather than crunch. The result is creamy, savory, and filling—perfect for anyone craving old-school American comfort food while staying low carb. Everything cooks in one skillet, making it practical for weeknight dinners.
Serve this dish as-is or alongside keto-friendly sides like cauliflower mash or sautéed green beans. Keto Chicken Fried Steak (No Breading) proves you don’t need breading to enjoy this Southern classic.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Classic diner flavor without breading
- Rich peppered white gravy
- Keto and low carb friendly
- One-skillet dinner
- No flour or starch
- Hearty and filling
- Perfect comfort food
Ingredients
- 1½ lb beef cube steak or sirloin steak, tenderized
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup beef broth
- ½ tsp xanthan gum
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Season the beef steaks with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the steaks and cook for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and pour beef broth into the skillet, scraping up browned bits.
- Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Sprinkle in xanthan gum while whisking to thicken the gravy.
- Stir in freshly cracked black pepper.
- Return the steaks to the skillet and simmer for 2–3 minutes until coated in gravy.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: ~540
- Fat: ~42 g
- Protein: ~35 g
- Net Carbs: ~4 g
FAQ
- Is this the same as traditional chicken fried steak?
It has the same flavor profile without the breading. - Can I use cube steak?
Yes, cube steak works perfectly for this recipe. - Does this reheat well?
Yes, reheat gently to keep the gravy smooth. - Can I make it spicier?
Add more black pepper to taste.
Variations & Substitutions
- Use sirloin instead of cube steak
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper
- Use chicken broth instead of beef broth
- Add garlic butter for extra richness
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with cauliflower mash
- Pair with sautéed green beans
- Enjoy on its own
Keto Chicken Fried Steak (No Breading)
Ingredients
- 1½ lb beef cube steak or sirloin steak (tenderized)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup beef broth
- ½ tsp xanthan gum
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Season the beef steaks with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the steaks and cook for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and pour beef broth into the skillet, scraping up browned bits.
- Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Sprinkle in xanthan gum while whisking to thicken the gravy.
- Stir in freshly cracked black pepper.
- Return the steaks to the skillet and simmer for 2–3 minutes until coated in gravy.
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