Panko Crusted Steak (Bifteak) Sandwiches
Prep Time
15minutes (plus 30 minutes for marinating if time permits)
Cook Time
10minutes
Prep Time
15minutes (plus 30 minutes for marinating if time permits)
Cook Time
10minutes
Ingredients
  • 6pieces thinly sliced beef(usually eye round, also called sandwich steak)
  • 1/2 yellow onion
  • 1tsp cumin
  • 1/8tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2tsp salt
  • 1/2tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1cup panko crumbs
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2cup flour
  • 1/2cup virgin olive oil
  • handful of chopped parsley
Instructions
  1. In a food processor, grind the onion until it is liquefied. Put aside.
  2. On a flat surface, lay out a long piece of saran wrap. Place one of the steaks in the middle. Fold the saran wrap over it, and pound the beef with a tenderizer (or the back of a ladle). Repeat for the rest of the steaks.
  3. Place the now pounded thin steaks in a bowl with the onion and the cumin, pepper, salt, garlic powder and some of the chopped parsley. Let marinate for at least 15-20 minutes. Place in the fridge if you plan to marinate for longer.
  4. While the meat is marinating, clean the workspace and set out three bowls and a flat plate. In the first bowl, place the two eggs and scramble the eggs well. In the second bowl, place the flour. In the third bowl, place the panko crumbs. Place the remainder of the chopped parsley into the panko and mix well.
  5. Take one steak and place it in the egg mixture. Let the excess egg drip off. Now place the same steak in the flour. Then move the steak to the panko. Make sure that the panko coats all parts of the beef. Set aside on the flat plate.
  6. Repeat for the rest of the steaks.
  7. In a large saucepan, heat the oil. Throw a small piece of the panko in the pan to see if it sizzles. When it does, the oil is ready. Place a few of the steaks into the pan, but be careful to not overcrowd the pan.
  8. Because the meat is thin, it should not take long to cook. Watch carefully to make sure that the panko does not burn. The beef should cook in about 5 to 8 minutes per side.
  9. Place the beef in a small pita with the toppings of your choice and enjoy!