Milanesa- Argentinian Beef Cutlets Three Ways

Argentinian milanesa breaded steak cutlets plain or topped with fried eggs or tomato and mozzarella cheese.three ways

Milanesa- Argentinian Beef Cutlets Three Ways

In Argentina, milanesa is almost always made with thin slices of beef. Chicken and pork can make excellent substitutions. Serve with French fries or mashed potatoes and a green vegetable or salad. Leftovers also make great sandwiches.

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Course: Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: Argentina, South American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Author: My Hungry Traveler

Equipment

Large skillet
Large nonstick pan (for Caballo)
Baking sheet (for a la Napalatano)

Ingredients

1 lb Top sirlon beef or ribeye steak
3 large Eggs
2 tsp Milk
¼ cup Parsley, chopped
½ tsp Each: salt and pepper
1½ cup Fine plain bread crumbs (buy or homemade)
½ cup Vegetable or olive oil

For Milanesa a Caballo

8 large Eggs

For Milanesa Napolitana

2 cloves Garlic, minced
¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
½ cup Tomato sauce
1 tsp Dried oregano
4 slices Ham
1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded

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Instructions

Milanesa

Cut beef into large, thin slices and pound to about ⅓-inch.
In a wide bowl, beat together eggs, milk, parsley, salt, and pepper. Place breadcrumbs in a wide plate.
Coat a slice of beef completely in the egg mixture, letting excess drip off. Cover both sides in breadcrumbs, pressing down to ensure the beef is fully coated. Repeat with remaining slices. Refrigerate the cutlets for 30 minutes and even overnight.
Pour oil into a skillet and heat over medium heat. When heated, gently add a cutlet and cook until golden, about 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper lined plate and cover loosely with foil. Repeat with remaining slices. Serve with a lemon wedge and French fries.

Milanesa a Caballo

When to last milanesa is cooking, lightly oil another pan and place over medium-high heat. Add 4 eggs then reduce heat to low and fry eggs until just set with runny yolks. Repeat with remaining eggs. Place 2 fried eggs over each milanesa and serve with French fries.

Milanesa a la Napolitana

Add parmesan cheese and minced garlic to bread crumbs. Add oregano to egg mixture.
Place cooked milanesas on a baking sheet and preheat broiler. Top each milanesa with a slice of ham (optional), 3 tbsp. tomato sauce, and cover with a quarter of the mozzarella cheese. Place under broiler until the cheese melts. Serve warm with fries.

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