Name: Chicken-Fried Steak
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: 8 (6-ounce) top round steaks; 3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more; Freshly ground black pepper; 3 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 3 cups cornstarch, divided; 3 tablespoons paprika, divided; 3 cups buttermilk; 4 quarts vegetable oil

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