To a large bowl deep enough to hold all the steaks, whisk together buttermilk, eggs and Tabasco. Set aside.
To another wide bowl to dredge the steaks in, whisk together flour, cornmeal, cornstarch, salt, garlic powder and white pepper.
Place the steaks in the buttermilk marinade, turning to coat each, for an 1 hour.
Using tongs or a fork, first dredge the steaks into seasoned flour, be sure to coat each side then back into buttermilk marinade (allow excess to drip off) and back into seasoned flour. Gently place on a lined baking sheet. Place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
Add oil to cast iron skillet or deep frying pan and heat to medium high. Once oil is hot, fry each steak turning until golden brown on each side.
Drain steaks on a paper towel lined platter. Tent with foil to keep warm and repeat with remaining steaks. Keep warm in a 250°F oven while you make the gravy.
Gravy:
Melt the butter in a sauté pan over medium. Whisk in flour and cook for 3-4 minutes (should be a golden brown).
Whisk in the beef stock and lemon juice. Bring to a boil and turn heat to low, allow to thicken until it coats the back of a spoon.
Season with salt to taste and spoon gravy on top of steaks. Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot with mashed potatoes or polenta if you prefer.
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Notes
Cube steak is sometimes labeled as breakfast steak.