Crispy Beef Milanesa - Easy Recipes Favorite
Golden, crispy beef milanesa made with simple ingredients – a quick and satisfying classic!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 beef round cutlets (about 1/4 inch thick)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 2 cups plain breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Place the beef cutlets between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to an even 1/8-inch thickness.
- Season both sides of the beef with salt and pepper.
- Place the flour in a shallow dish. In a second dish, whisk together the eggs and milk. In a third dish, mix the breadcrumbs with garlic powder and paprika.
- Dredge each cutlet in flour, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Press to adhere.
- Heat about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry the breaded cutlets for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges if desired.