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Idaho-Style Finger Steaks

SUBMITTED 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!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 8 stars. This recipe average a 4.8 star rating.
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  3 Hrs 40 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

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 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 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 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 Sep. 12, 2007 by JFERGY12
It was really good I didn't freeze it before cooking, but did let it marinade for 2 hours... MORE


 
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Recipe Submitter:

EMMYJAY1
Cooking Level: Expert
Home Town: Livermore, California, USA
Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA
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Nutritional Information
Idaho-Style Finger Steaks

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 827

  • Total Fat: 35.4g
  • Cholesterol: 149mg
  • Sodium: 1683mg
  • Total Carbs: 80.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.8g
  • Protein: 43.7g

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