Step 1

Season cubed steak lightly with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Place 1/2 cup flour on a plate.

Step 3

Mix remaining 1/2 cup flour, Saltine crumbs, seasoned salt, and cayenne pepper in a shallow bowl.

Step 4

Whisk together eggs and 1/3 cup milk in another shallow bowl.

Step 5

Dredge cubed steak in flour, dip in egg mixture, and then coat with Saltine mixture.

Step 6

Heat about 1/2-inch oil in a large pan (preferably cast iron) over medium heat.

Step 7

Cook steak in 2 batches for about 3 minutes per side. Remove steak to a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 8

Pour oil that is left in pan through a fine-meshed sieve into a heat-proof bowl. Measure out 1/4 cup and return it to pan.

Step 9

Add flour to pan and cook over medium heat for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thick. Season to taste with salt and pepper.