Recipe byThe ZestyPlate Kitchen
Argentine breaded beef cutlets, flavoured with garlic and parsley and fried until golden and crisp. A simple family favourite, lovely with a squeeze of lemon.
Milanesa is the cutlet Argentines grow up on: thin beef, breaded with garlic and parsley, then fried until the crust shatters. It cooks in minutes and works just as happily on a plate with lemon and salad as it does crammed into a sandwich. Few dishes are more reliably popular at the family table.
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Prep 15 min
Cook 15 min
Total 30 min
Easy
Scale:
- 4 Beef Cutlet
- 2 Beaten Egg
- 200g Breadcrumbs
- 2 tbs chopped Parsley
- 2 cloves minced Garlic
- To taste Salt
- To taste Pepper
Preparation
- Season the cutlets with salt and pepper.
- Dip each cutlet into the beaten egg, then press it into a mixture of breadcrumbs, parsley and garlic until well coated.
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat and fry the cutlets until golden and cooked through, roughly 3 to 4 minutes a side.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges or a side salad.
- For a crisper crust, use panko mixed with finely grated Parmesan, and pound the cutlets to an even thickness so they cook evenly.
Tips from the ZestyPlate Kitchen
- Bash the cutlets to an even thickness so they cook through at the same rate.
- Press the crumbs on firmly. A coating that is well pressed sticks and crisps instead of sliding off.
- The oil needs to be properly hot, otherwise the crust drinks up grease rather than browning.
- For an extra-crisp finish, stir grated Parmesan through panko and use that for the coating.
Frequently Asked Questions
They are close relatives. Milanesa is the Argentine take, usually with garlic and parsley worked into the crumb, and it is often eaten with lemon or in a roll.
You can. Spray it with oil and cook until golden, turning once. It won't be quite as crisp as the fried version, but it is lighter.
Yes. Chicken milanesa is every bit as common, and the method also suits veal or, for a meat-free option, slices of aubergine.
A well-loved variation finished with ham, tomato sauce and melted cheese, rather like a cutlet dressed as a pizza.
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