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Milanesa Napolitana

Name: Milanesa Napolitana
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: argentinian
Ingredients: 600 g beef round steak thinly sliced and pounded; 2 pcs egg beaten; 2 cup bread crumb; 2 clove garlic minced; 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 3 cup vegetable oil; 1 cup tomato sauce; 100 g cooked ham thinly sliced; 150 g mozzarella cheese shredded

Milanesa Napolitana is a popular Argentine dish, featuring a breaded and fried thin cut of beef or chicken, topped with tomato sauce, ham, and melted cheese. It's a comforting and flavorful main course that's perfect for a family meal.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 45 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 1,022 kcal

Allergen information: may contain eggs, gluten, and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

600 gbeef round steak, thinly sliced and pounded
2 pcsegg, beaten
2 cupbread crumb
2 clovegarlic, minced
2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped
1 tspsalt
0.5 tspblack pepper
3 cupvegetable oil

topping

1 cuptomato sauce
100 gcooked ham, thinly sliced
150 gmozzarella cheese, shredded

Equipment

shallow dish · large skillet · paper towels · baking sheet · oven · meat mallet

The method

Step by step

1
Place the beef round steak between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet until about 0.5 cm thick.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Pounding the meat evenly ensures it cooks quickly and uniformly.
2
In a shallow dish, whisk the eggs with minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper.
About 2 min
3
Place the bread crumbs in a separate shallow dish.
About 1 min
4
Dip each pounded beef steak into the egg mixture, ensuring it is fully coated, then transfer to the bread crumbs, pressing firmly to adhere them to both sides.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: For extra crispy milanesas, you can double bread them by repeating the egg and bread crumb steps.
5
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches about 175°C (350°F).
About 3 min
Cook’s note: The oil should be hot enough to sizzle when a small crumb is dropped in.
6
Carefully place the breaded beef steaks into the hot oil, frying them in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
About 2 min
7
Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
About 6 min
Cook’s note: Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning while ensuring the meat is cooked.
8
Remove the cooked milanesas from the pan and place them on a baking sheet lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
About 1 min
9
Preheat your oven broiler to high.
About 2 min
10
Top each milanesa with a spoonful of tomato sauce, a slice of cooked ham, and a generous sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese.
About 3 min
11
Place the baking sheet under the broiler for 2-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and slightly golden.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Watch carefully under the broiler to prevent burning.
12
Serve immediately with a side of mashed potatoes or a fresh salad.

Per serving

Nutrition

10%Score

Calories: 1,022kcal
Protein: 63.3g
Carbs: 49.9g
Fat: 63.6g
Fibre: 4.4g
Sugar: 7g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover milanesa in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) until warmed through, or in a pan over medium heat.