Bite size steak is one of those recipes special to my area, but it is the BEST way to enjoy your steak. This steak is marinated, cut into bite size pieces, breaded and deep fried for optimal flavor!
Many questions I have heard over Bite Size is whats the difference between Steak Bites, Finger Steaks and Bite Size? My answer: EVERYTHING! Steak bites are simply cut up pieces of steak and finger steaks are simply breaded steak strips. Bite size on the other hand is marinated over night, battered, and deep fried to give you the best result.
I use sirloin steak for my recipe, but you can really use any cut of steak you prefer. The key here is that you are marinating the steak for at least 12 hours! Preferably 24 hours. You cannot skip this step because it will NOT taste correctly! I repeat DO NOT SKIP MARINATING THE STEAK. Whew! Sorry I didn’t mean to yell, but if you ask anyone from my area they will die on the hill that Bite Size Steak is way better than anything else! And as I said the marinating process is one of the things that separates it from Finger Steaks.
What Ingredients are in Bite Size Steak?
- Steak – I use sirloin, but any cut of meat will work!
- Marinade Mixture: beef broth, honey, garlic, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce
- Breading Mixture: cornstartch, flour cornmeal, garlic powder, pepper, paprika, salt
How to make Bite Size Steak
Making bitesize steak isn’t difficult! It just requires time. You must plan ahead so that you are marinating the meat. This step is KEY! Please don’t skimp it will make or break how the end result tastes! After you have marinated your steak just toss it into the flour and spice mixture to bread and deep fry them for a few minutes. You don’t want to over cook! I will typically cook them for 5-6 minutes total for a medium rare finish!
If you give these Bite Size Steaks a try please let me know! I always love seeing you all recreate my recipes!
Bite Size Steak
Ingredients
- 2 sirloin steaks cut into chunks
Marinade Mixture
- 28 oz beef broth
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 3 Tbsp Worcheshire Sauce
Breading Mixture
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Cut sirloin steak into 1″ cubes. Place marinade ingredients and steak into a ziplock bag and marinate for 24 hours.
- In a bowl combine all ingredients for the flour mixture.
- Drain meat from marinade and toss in flour mixture until covered.
- Heat about 0.5″ of oil in a deep pan and fry bites for 2-3 minutes per side.
- ENJOY!!
Carson Sheets says
I am looking forward to trying this! We had the best Beef Tips in Spearfish, SD and this looks the closest to it. Question – what size steak?
Kayla says
Each steak is probably 12-14 oz.
Torrey Longeteig says
Great recipe! I grew up in Idaho (and have Zenner cousins!) and was so excited to see this online. Love the addition of the cornmeal in the breading.
Kayla says
So glad that you are here!!
Angela R Rose says
I have the recipe for Whitebird Idahos iconic Hoots Cafe( sadly gone.
They used seasoned dry breadcrumbs after a dredge in flour, then canned milk. Deep fried, then put on the grill in melted butter and covered for just a minute or less, to soak up buttery goodness.Hooty was my husband’s Aunt and my MIL worked there for about 30 years !!
Kayla says
Yum! Sounds great!
Brandi Crawford says
Great recipe. Love trying local restaurant favorites at home!