Idaho-Style Finger Steaks

This Idaho-style finger steak recipe yields buttermilk-soaked, breaded and seasoned steak nuggets that are deep fried and served with ranch dressing.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 826 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 2 cups buttermilk
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons grill seasoning, such as McCormick Montreal Steak Seasoning
• 3 cups canola oil for deep frying
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 pounds boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into 2 1/2 x 1/4 inch strips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Beat 1/2 cup flour, buttermilk, grill seasoning, and egg together in a large bowl until smooth. Add steak strips; toss until well coated. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator, at least 2 hours.

Step 2

Sift remaining 2 1/2 cups flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper into a large bowl. Remove steak strips from buttermilk marinade and allow excess to drip off. Discard remaining marinade. Dredge steak strips in seasoned flour; place on a baking sheet. Freeze until firm, 1 hour to overnight.

Step 3

Heat oil in a deep fryer or cast-iron skillet to 370 degrees F (185 degrees C) .

Step 4

Lower frozen steak strips carefully into the hot oil, a few pieces at a time. Fry until golden brown on the outside, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining steak strips. Do not overcrowd the fryer or skillet, and do not allow the steak strips to thaw before frying.