Crispy Mississippi Steak Bites — Better Than Takeout
Crispy Mississippi Steak Bites — The easiest, most flavorful dinner that delivers! After making this many times, I discovered the trick to getting that perfect crispy crust. Keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Try this easy Garlic Herb Chicken for another quick dinner idea and For more protein-packed dinners, check out these Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas.
Why This Crispy Mississippi Steak Bites — Better Than Takeout Is Pure Comfort
- Perfectly crispy crust
- Tender, juicy steak bites
- Better than takeout flavor
- Easy, one-pan cooking
What You'll Need for Crispy Mississippi Steak Bites — Better Than Takeout
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- 2 lbs sirloin steak
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Cayenne pepper (optional)
- Optional: Fresh parsley, chopped
- Optional: Lemon wedges
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Sirloin steak: You can also use flank or skirt steak.
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How to Make Crispy Mississippi Steak Bites — Better Than Takeout
- Prepare the steak: Freeze the steak for 30 minutes, then slice it against the grain into 1/2-inch thick strips. Season with salt and pepper.
- Coat the steak: Combine flour, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Coat the steak strips in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Cook the steak: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak strips in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook until crispy and browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Crispy Mississippi Steak Bites — Better Than Takeout
- : Freezing the steak before slicing helps prevent it from becoming tough.
- Common mistake and fix: If your steak bites are sticking to the pan, try using a little less oil or cooking them a bit longer before flipping.
- : For a spicier version, add more cayenne pepper.
- : To make this dish even easier, you can use a pre-made seasoning blend like Cajun or Creole seasoning.
Storing & Reheating Crispy Mississippi Steak Bites — Better Than Takeout
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: You can slice the steak and coat it in the flour mixture up to a day ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to cook.
Freezing Crispy Mississippi Steak Bites — Better Than Takeout
Freeze cooked steak bites for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, then crisp up in a pan if desired.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: To make this dish even easier, you can use a pre-made seasoning blend like Cajun or Creole seasoning.
- Best substitution: If you don't have sirloin steak, you can use flank or skirt steak instead.
- Make-ahead: You can slice the steak and coat it in the flour mixture up to a day ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to cook.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If your steak bites are sticking to the pan, try using a little less oil or cooking them a bit longer before flipping.
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Crispy Mississippi Steak Bites — Better Than Takeout
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs sirloin steak
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Seasonings
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Cayenne pepper (optional)
Optional Toppings
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the steak: Freeze the steak for 30 minutes, then slice it against the grain into 1/2-inch thick strips. Season with salt and pepper.
- Coat the steak: Combine flour, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Coat the steak strips in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Cook the steak: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak strips in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook until crispy and browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Chef tip: To make this dish even easier, you can use a pre-made seasoning blend like Cajun or Creole seasoning.
- Best substitution: If you don't have sirloin steak, you can use flank or skirt steak instead.
- Make-ahead: You can slice the steak and coat it in the flour mixture up to a day ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to cook.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If your steak bites are sticking to the pan, try using a little less oil or cooking them a bit longer before flipping.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze cooked steak bites for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, then crisp up in a pan if desired.
- Make ahead: You can slice the steak and coat it in the flour mixture up to a day ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to cook.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 40g
- Fat: 28g
- Carbs: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Cholesterol: 105mg
- Sat. Fat: 9g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Crispy Mississippi Steak Bites — Better Than Takeout FAQs
Yes, you can slice the steak and coat it in the flour mixture up to a day ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to cook.
This is likely due to not freezing the steak before slicing. Freezing helps prevent the steak from becoming tough.
Yes, cook at 400°F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes or in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, then crisp up in a pan if desired.
Yes, this recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Crispy Mississippi Steak Bites — Better Than Takeout and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
