Chicken Fried Roast Beef with Cajun Milk Gravy

Ingredients

Here are the following ingredients:

Breaded Beef

• 3 cups (750 mL) flour, all-purpose
• 2 tsp (10 mL) kosher salt
• 1 tsp (5 mL) freshly ground black pepper
• 16 slices roasted Prime Rib, about 6 oz (175 g) each and ½-inch (1 cm) thick
• 8 large eggs, beaten
• 3 cups (750 mL) seasoned bread crumbs

Cajun Milk Gravy

• 2 oz (60 g) butter
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) minced garlic
• ¼ cup (60 mL) flour, all-purpose
• 4 cups (1 L) milk
• 2 cups (500 mL) cream, 35%
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) Cajun seasoning
• ½ tsp (2 mL) kosher salt

Service

• 2 cups (500 mL) canola oil
• 1 cup (250 mL) chopped fresh chives
• 1 cup (250 mL) chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

1. Breaded Beef: Whisk flour with salt and pepper. Dredge slices of cooked beef in flour mixture, then dip in egg and coat evenly in bread crumbs. Arrange in a single layer on sheet pans. Cover and refrigerate.
2. Cajun Milk Gravy: Melt butter in large saucepan or stock pot. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute. Stir in flour; cook to make a classic roux.
3. Whisk in milk, a splash at a time, until smooth. Add cream, Cajun seasoning and salt.
4. Simmer, stirring frequently, until thickened. Remove from heat. Cool, cover and refrigerate or hold for service.

Service

1. Heat 2 tbsp (30 mL) oil in skillet set over medium-high heat. Cook one slice of beef for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until evenly golden brown.
2. Plate beef with ¼ cup (60 mL) Cajun Milk Gravy (warmed). Garnish with 1 tbsp (15 mL) EACH chives and parsley.

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