Easy Steak Nuggets Recipes

GARLIC BUTTER STEAK BITES

Steps:

• Add the olive oil to a large skillet and heat it over high heat. Make sure the olive oil is hot, then add the steak pieces to it. Season them generously with salt and pepper.
• Cook for at least 2 minutes before stirring the steak pieces. You want to make sure you get a good sear on them. Continue cooking for another 2 minutes until they're golden brown. If your skillet isn't big enough, you may need to do this batches.
• Transfer the steak bites to a plate and in the same skillet add the butter. Turn the heat down to a medium and after the butter has melted, add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 30 seconds while stirring, just until the garlic becomes aromatic and starts to brown.
• Pour the garlic butter over the steak bites and toss well. Garnish with parsley and serve.

SOUTHWEST STEAK BITES

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a deep fryer or heavy skillet to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
• In a bowl, beat together the egg and milk. In a resealable plastic bag, mix the flour, mesquite seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Dip the steak pieces in the egg mixture, then place in the plastic bag, seal, and shake to coat.
• In the hot oil, fry the coated steak pieces in small batches until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

DEEP FRIED STEAK NUGGETS.

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.

CAST-IRON SKILLET STEAK

Steps:

• Remove steak from refrigerator and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons salt; let stand 45-60 minutes. , Preheat a cast-iron skillet over high heat until extremely hot, 4-5 minutes. Sprinkle remaining 1 teaspoon salt in bottom of skillet; pat beef dry with paper towels. Place steak in skillet and cook until easily moved, 1-2 minutes; flip, placing steak in a different section of the skillet. Cook 30 seconds and then begin moving steak, occasionally pressing slightly to ensure even contact with skillet., Continue turning and flipping until cooked to desired degree of doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 1-2 minutes.

IDAHO-STYLE FINGER STEAKS

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.

CHEESY BEEF NUGGETS

Steps:

• Set oven to 400°F.
• Grease a cookie sheet.
• Cut the beef into bite-size squares (about 1-1/4-inch squares).
• Season the beef squares with the steak seasoning.
• Shake the steak pieces in a plastic bag containing the flour (seasoned with salt and pepper), until each piece is individually coated.
• Refrigerate steak while continuing preparation.
• In a bowl, thoroughly blend the corn flake crumbs with the chopped pecans, Parmesan cheese, paprika and nutmeg (if using); set aside.
• In a saucepan, melt the butter.
• Add in the 2 Tbsp flour, and stir until flour is completely dissolved.
• Whisk in the 1 cup of half and half cream, stir until the mixture come to a light boil, and thickens; lower the heat to a simmer.
• Add in the grated cheddar cheese and Worcestershire sauce, and continue stirring and cooking until the cheese is completely melts; turn off the heat, and keep the mixture warm.
• Dip each piece of the floured steak square in the cheese sauce, then roll in the bowl of dry crumb mixture (make sure that all sides are coated).
• Place on a well-greased cookie sheet, leaving spaces between each square.
• Bake for 15 minutes, or until the steak squares are a deep, golden brown.
• Cool slightly before removing with a spatula.