Popcorn Steak Bites

DifficultyIntermediateYields4 Servings
Prep Time35 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time45 mins
 1 lb beef cube cutlets, cut 1/2" thick
 6 cups ridged potato chips (any flavor)
  cup all-purpose flour
 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
 2 large eggs, slightly beaten
1

Cut beef steaks into 1x1-inch pieces; set aside.

2

Place chips in bowl of food processor. Cover; pulse on and off to form fine crumbs.

Cook's Tip: To crush chips with rolling pin, place chips in large food-safe resealable plastic bag. Close bag securely, leaving one inch opening. Finely crush chips in bag with rolling pin.

3

Combine pepper and flour in a shallow bowl. Place crushed chips and eggs into two additional shallow bowls. Dip steak pieces in flour, then into egg, then into crushed chips, turning to coat all sides and pressing chips onto steak pieces.

4

Spray rack of broiler pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place beef bites on rack in broiler pan so surface of beef is 6 inches from heat. Broil 8 to 10 minutes or until 160°F. Serve immediately with dipping sauces, as desired.

Ingredients

 1 lb beef cube cutlets, cut 1/2" thick
 6 cups ridged potato chips (any flavor)
  cup all-purpose flour
 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
 2 large eggs, slightly beaten

Directions

1

Cut beef steaks into 1x1-inch pieces; set aside.

2

Place chips in bowl of food processor. Cover; pulse on and off to form fine crumbs.

Cook's Tip: To crush chips with rolling pin, place chips in large food-safe resealable plastic bag. Close bag securely, leaving one inch opening. Finely crush chips in bag with rolling pin.

3

Combine pepper and flour in a shallow bowl. Place crushed chips and eggs into two additional shallow bowls. Dip steak pieces in flour, then into egg, then into crushed chips, turning to coat all sides and pressing chips onto steak pieces.

4

Spray rack of broiler pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place beef bites on rack in broiler pan so surface of beef is 6 inches from heat. Broil 8 to 10 minutes or until 160°F. Serve immediately with dipping sauces, as desired.

Popcorn Steak Bites

Recipe and photography courtesy of National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.