Milanesa
Milanesa is the ultimate comfort food that brings a crispy, golden-brown breaded steak to your table. This easy-to-make recipe is a family favorite, perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings with friends. With its irresistible aroma and savory flavor, every bite promises joy and satisfaction. Serve it alongside fresh lemon wedges for an added zest, and enjoy a dish that will quickly become a staple in your home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef steak (flank or sirloin)
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- Lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by clearing the counter and gathering all ingredients.
- Pound each steak between plastic wrap until about 1/4 inch thick.
- In one bowl, whisk eggs with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. In another bowl, place breadcrumbs mixed with a bit more salt.
- Dip each steak into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off before pressing into breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering (around 350°F).
- Fry each breaded steak for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak (150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 115mg