Idaho-Style Finger Steaks Recipe
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Idaho-Style Finger Steaks

By: EMMYJAY1  
"Yummy, highly seasoned steak nuggets, deep fried and served with Ranch dressing -- just like in the fast food joints in Idaho in the '70's! I missed these so much that I kept playing with the ingredients until I finally came up with this perfect re-creation of the real thing. A taste of the old times when we didn't know how bad deep frying was for us! Serve with ranch dressing, or your favorite bbq sauce, steak sauce, or blue cheese dressing!"

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Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
3 Hrs 40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. Beat together the egg, buttermilk, grill seasoning, and 1/2 cup of flour in a large bowl until smooth. Add the beef, and toss until well coated. Cover with plastic wrap, and place into the refrigerator to marinate at least 2 hours.
  2. Sift 2 1/2 cups flour with the garlic powder, salt, and pepper into a large bowl. Remove steak strips from buttermilk batter and allow excess to drip off. Dredge each piece with seasoned flour and place onto a baking sheet. Place in the freezer and freeze until firm, 1 hour to overnight.
  3. Heat oil to 370 degrees F (185 degrees C) in a deep fryer or cast iron skillet.
  4. Drop a few frozen steak pieces into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on the outside, about 5 minutes. Do not overcrowd the frying oil, and do not allow the steak strips to thaw before they are fried. Once golden brown, remove to drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 826 | Total Fat: 35.4g | Cholesterol: 149mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2008 by Echo 
I've been craving these ever since I moved out of Idaho. This recipe comes really, really... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2008 by Dianemwj 
These were excellent! I followed the recipe except I didn't freeze the meat strips prior to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2007 by ericn1300 
A pretty close job but I have Milo's original recipe from the old Torch Cafe in Boise. Don't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2007 by bakinqueen 
These were excellent! My family raved about these. I didn't freeze prior to frying, we wanted... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2008 by kefisher1 
Loved the McCormick Montreal Steak Seasoning in the buttermilk batter. I've always just used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2008 by BETTYBOOPYCDA 
I have to say OMG! I followed the recipe to the letter even freezing them before cooking. It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2008 by Chef J D'Mach 
After partying everyone went to Milo's for something to eat, a perfect ending to a Friday or... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2009 by FKM 
These were very good. The best flour to use, though, is self-rising flour instead of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2009 by BIFAERIE79 
Very yummy. The freezing is important in my opinion. These were gobbled up between another... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2009 by ITALIANMOMOF3;) 
These were ok but I will probably not make again. They were a little to greasy and jsut to... MORE

 
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