I started with a package of cubed steak, some flour and salt and pepper
Cut it into indivual serving pieces......
Salt and pepper it on a plate and flour.....
Coat all sides well....drop it by the piece into a skillet with 2 cups of grease.....that's been heating on high for about 2 and a half minutes. (never leave grease unattended). 
After the meat is in the grease turn down heat to med-high and let it cook undisturbed for about 30 seconds, then turn the meat over and continue turning over, about every 30-45 seconds. They will be done when no more pink comes from the meat and they are brown. It takes about 3 -4 minutes to cook depending on thickness of meat......
Remove meat from grease and drain on paper towels on plate....then move grease to a heat proof bowl .....
Leave a little bit of the grizzle in the skillet, this will make the gravy taste good......
Now, add 3 Tablespoons of the grease back to the skillet and.....
Get a full glass of cold water ready......
Turn grease to high and add about 5-6 Tablespoons of flour and begin quickly stirring......sprinkle salt and pepper......bring to a boil stir about 20-30 seconds....then pour in the full glass of water.....this will steam up, but just keep your face away from over the skillet, and keep stirring......
After you get all of the lumps out, and the gravy becomes smooth, you can reduce the heat and add a little more water if it thickens too much.....after it reaches desired thickness, which will only take a few minutes.....
You can add your country fried steak to the gravy in the skillet, and let it cook on low for about 20 min. to soak up the gravy or.......
You can serve it right away, with the gravy on top....this is delicious with mashed potatoes.....
Enjoy!