Today is National Chicken Fried Steak Day and Labour Day (New Zealand), and more
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Today, Monday, October 26, 2026
Fry a cube steak for National Chicken Fried Steak Day! Breaded beef, pan-fried like fried chicken, smothered in cream gravy — the dish is a Texas and Southern Plains classic that turns an inexpensive cut into a full plate.
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