2 cups whole milk, at room temperature
2 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups canola oil, for frying
2 pounds round steak, tenderized and roughly cut into 5-inch squares (about 8 pieces)
Mashed potatoes, for serving