IDAHO-STYLE FINGER STEAKS

IDAHO-STYLE FINGER STEAKS image

Categories Beef

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 egg
2 cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons grill seasoning (e.g. McCormick Montreal Steak Seasoning)
3 cups (divided) all-purpose flour
1 1/2 pounds boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into 2 1/2 x 1/4 inch strips
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 recipe (to taste) salt and pepper
3 cups (for deep frying) canola oil

Steps:

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