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Steak Fingers

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"Easy to make and a favorite of my family. Excellent with french fries and a salad!!" — SAMME

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1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 pound round steak
2 eggs

1/2 cup milk
salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour for coating

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Directions

Tenderize steak by pounding with a mallet. Cut into 3 inch long strips.
Combine egg, milk, salt and pepper in a shallow dish, whisk until well blended.
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1/3 cup oil (or just enough to cover the bottom of the pan).
Coat steak pieces in flour. Shake off excess. Then dip in the egg mixture and again in flour.
Fry the strips in the hot oil until golden brown; about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb oil.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 25 mins

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Whether you cut this into strips or leave it whole, the trick to a tender round steak for chicken fried steak is to really pound it out. What I've been doing for years (thanks to a very old Fannie Farmer cookbook) is to pound a small amount of flour into both sides of the meat (but pound it out really, really well). Then season as you wish. We like more seasoned food so I use more salt and pepper. Everyone will have a different opinion on the seasoning, so do what tastes good to you. For a heavier coating, double dip your steaks in the egg and flour. For a lighter coating just dip once.

—BroncosFan

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Oct 09, 2003

It's a good basic recipe but definitely needs a little personalization to make it more exciting. I recommend adding the salt & pepper (and any other spices you'll be using) onto the meat before pounding it, the flavor comes through much better that way. I'm also considering adding a splash of Worcestershire sauce to the coating mixture next time I make them. I will be making them again though... they are much better than the pre-made kind with processed beef product.

—ASHLYNNS MOMMY

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84 Ratings

Feb 10, 2003

My husband and kids love this recipe. I don't use eggs when coating the steak. I do use a little seasoning salt in my flour bag and dip the steak in water first. I also cook this on a higher heat. It is more tender when it is cooked faster.

—JOLLEYMOMMA

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Aug 22, 2004

We just made these and I had to tell you they are great.. The only modifications I did was added some garlic. I think next time i will marinade my beef for a little bit after tenderizing it.. Will definately make again..

—NIKTONY

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Apr 20, 2008

I think this recipe is a good start to your steak fingers, but I always add additional spices and herbs to everything I make. This recipe is no exception to that rule. I add Monterey grill seasoning and let my meat soak in milk for a few hours so it tenderizes before breading. I also pound it with a meat mallet before cutting into strips.

—April

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Oct 04, 2005

What a disappointment! My son, 12, and I usually enjoy cooking together. We decided to try this recipe. While the prepping was fun, it was sooo tasteless, my husband couldn't even swallow it! I tried adding gravy, honey, anything I could think of to dip it into, and finally ended up dipping it into the disposal. Oh well, better luck next time...

—Nanci

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Apr 01, 2003

Not bad, but not good. I would definitely use another type of meat. I love a good country fried steak dish, but this didn't cut it for me. I found a really good country fried steak recipe on this site that i would definitely recommend. It was called Chicken Fried Steak (it was great).

—ALLAWARE777

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Jan 14, 2006

i always add instant sidekicks potatoe dry flakes to my breading mixture...tastes great

—MCKUHN

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Nutrition

Calories
499 kcal
25%

Carbohydrates
37.4 g
12%

Cholesterol
147 mg
49%

Fat
28.1 g
43%

Fiber
1.3 g
5%

Protein
22.7 g
45%

Sodium
79 mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Steak Fingers

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 499
Calories from Fat: 253

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28.1g 43 %
Saturated Fat 6.5g 33 %
Cholesterol 147mg 49 %
Sodium 79mg 3 %
Potassium 325mg 9 %
Total Carbohydrates 37.4g 12 %
Dietary Fiber 1.3g 5 %
Protein 22.7g 45 %
Sugars 1.7g
Vitamin A 4 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 7 %
Iron 39 %
Thiamin 44 %
Niacin 71 %
Vitamin B6 16 %
Magnesium 11 %
Folate 58 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.