Crispy Garlic Crumb Steak

Freda Donnelly II

Updated on May 10, 2024

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I love crispy-fried, breaded anything. Whether it's a fatty pork chop, a lean chicken breast, or a nice piece of beefsteak, if it's been coating in beading, and cooked in hot fat, I'm very interested. But, as much as I like this kind of thing, I'm not a fan of the dreaded breading station. Classically, this 3-step method involves making a dish of seasoned flour, then a dish of beaten eggs, and finally, a dish of breadcrumbs.

It's an effective technique, albeit a messy one, and that's just the table. Don't even get me started on what your hands look like. This is why in more recent videos I've been showing a streamlined version where everything's done on the same plate, with less of everything, including the mess. Here, we've pushed this idea even further, and we're basically just skipping straight to the crumbs.

The flavor and texture are slightly different without the flour and egg, but as you saw and heard in the video, the results were virtually the same. The keys here are using a piece of meat you can pound to a quarter-inch, as going with the larger, much sharper panko breadcrumbs. I kept the ingredient list short, so as to focus on the technique, but feel free to season and spice as you see fit. But whether you personalize this or not, I really hope you give it a try soon. Enjoy!

Crispy Garlic Crumb Steak

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Crispy garlic crumb steak served on salad.

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

Ingredients

½ cup panko bread crumbs
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 pound top-sirloin steak, trimmed
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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Put breadcrumbs in a small bowl.

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Combine 3 tablespoons olive oil and garlic in a skillet and heat over medium heat until garlic sizzles, 20 to 30 seconds.

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Strain olive oil into the breadcrumbs and mix to combine to create garlic crumbs. Allow garlic crumbs to cool.

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Cut the steak into two (8-pounce) portions. Place one of the steaks onto a piece of plastic wrap and fold wrap over to cover meat. Pound with a tenderizer or another heavy object to 1/4 inch thickness. Repeat with the second steak.

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Season on both sides with salt and pepper.

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Spoon cooled garlic crumb over the flattened steak to cover the surface up to the edges.

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Fold over plastic wrap and pound again to drive garlicky breadcrumbs into the steak. Flip steak over and repeat process on the other side.

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Heat remaining 2 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add steak and cook until meat starts to sizzle, 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and cook about 2 minutes per side for medium to medium-rare. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 to140 degrees F (54 to 60 degrees C).

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Serve and enjoy!

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Cook's Notes:

The ingredients will make 2 portions, even though I only show 1 steak being cooked in the video.

Once breaded, steaks can be refrigerated, or cooked immediately.

Editorial Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of bread crumbs. The actual amount of bread crumbs consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

666	Calories
45g	Fat
20g	Carbs
51g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 666
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 45g	57%
Saturated Fat 8g	42%
Cholesterol 138mg	46%
Sodium 265mg	12%
Total Carbohydrate 20g	7%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Protein 51g	102%
Potassium 831mg	18%

* 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.