Cube Steak & Oven Fries for Lunch (12/15/07)

Breaded Cube Steak

 

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 cup dry bread crumbs

1 tbs dried oregano

2 tsps ground cumin

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

2 large eggs, beaten

4 (4oz) cube steaks

1 lemon cut into wedges

 

Mix together the bread crumbs, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper.

 

Dip each steak into the egg wash, then into the bread crumbs. Shake off excess bread crumbs. Let steaks set for a few minutes before cooking to allow the coating to set.

 

Heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the steaks and cook until done, about 5 minutes per side.

 

Serve with the lemon wedges.

 

I only used about half (2 tbs) the amount of oil. I didn't have a lemon, but I do think it would add to the flavor.

 

Oven Fries

3 large red potatoes

1/4 tsp pepper

1/2 cup Italian salad dressing, divided

1/2 cup grated Parmesean cheese, divided

 

Preheat broiler. Cut unpeeled potatoes into wedges. Arrange in a microwave-safe baking dish.

 

Microwave on hight until tender, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with pepper. Line a baking sheet with foil. Spray with cooking spray.

 

Place the potatoes on the baking sheet. Brush 1/4 cup of the salad dressing on the potatoes and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan. Broil until golden brown, about 2 minutes.

 

Turn the potatoes over. Brush with the remaining dressing; sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan. Broil until brown, about another 2 minutes.

 

This works well with most salad dressings. This time I used a low-fat sesame ginger dressing. If using a creamy dressing, use 1/4 cup of dressing and 1/4 cup of milk.

 

Done