Country Fried Beef Chops: A Delicious Recipe for Southern Comfort Food
Country Fried Beef Chops are the epitome of Southern comfort food, bringing warmth and joy to your dinner table. This recipe transforms tender beef chops into golden, crispy delights that are full of flavor. Marinated in buttermilk for enhanced tenderness, these chops are coated in a seasoned flour mixture that creates a satisfying crunch when fried. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this dish is sure to impress everyone with its rich flavors and inviting aroma. Serve alongside homemade gravy and your favorite sides for a meal that encapsulates the essence of home cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in beef chops (about 1 inch thick)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 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)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Marinate the beef chops in buttermilk and optional hot sauce for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- In a shallow dish, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Remove beef from marinade, letting excess drip off, then coat each chop in the flour mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry chops in batches for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 145°F).
- Drain on paper towels and serve with optional homemade gravy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg