INGREDIENTS
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1 1/4 pound boneless round steak, fat trimmed and pounded a 1/4-inch thick
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1 1/2 cups buttermilk
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon garlic powder
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1 tablespoon onion powder
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1 tablespoon sweet paprika
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1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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Canola oil
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1/2 pound slab bacon, cut into lardons
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2 heaping tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 cups whole milk, heated
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2 tablespoons heavy cream
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Finely chopped fresh thyme
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Fresh thyme sprigs