Milanesa a Caballo (Argentinian Milanesa on Horseback)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
2 -4 Servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Argentinian
Milanesa a Caballo (Argentinian Milanesa on Horseback)
Description
This Argentinian Milanesa a Caballo begins with top sirloin sliced into sheets approximately 1/3 inch thick, then pounded thinner to about 1/8 inch. Beef slices are dipped in a mixture of beaten eggs, milk, freshly chopped parsley, salt, and pepper, then coated with fine breadcrumbs. After resting in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, the breaded beef is shallow-fried in vegetable oil until golden on both sides.
While the beef cooks, eggs are fried separately just until set and placed on top of each Milanesa slice. The contrast between the crisp coating of the beef and the tender fried egg creates a balanced texture and flavor. Typically served with fries, this dish offers a fulfilling combination of protein and starch.
Ingredients
- 1 pound top sirloin beef sliced into large sheets about 1/3 inch (8 millimeter) thick, 450 grams
- 6-8 egg divided, large
- 1/2 tablespoon milk 7 milliliters
- 1/4 cup parsley 5 grams, freshly chopped
- salt to taste, freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
- 1 cup breadcrumbs fine, 100 grams
- vegetable oil for frying
- Fries for serving
Instructions
- Pound each sheet of beef to 1/8th inch (3 millimeters) thick.
- In a wide bowl, beat together 2 of the eggs, milk, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Place the breadcrumbs on a wide plate.
- Coat a thin sheet of beef completely in the egg mixture, allowing the excess to drip off. Then cover in the breadcrumbs, pressing to make sure the beef is full coated. Repeat with remaining beef.
- Allow the coated beef to rest in the refrigerator 30 minutes to overnight.
- Pour oil into a large pan until 1/2 inch (1.25 centimeters) thick. Place over medium heat. Once fully heated, carefully add one of the coated beef slices.
- Fry until golden, about 5 minutes. Flip to cook the other side until golden. Transfer to a towel-lined plate and repeat with remaining beef.
- While the beef is frying, lightly oil another pan and place over medium-high heat. Add two eggs and reduce heat to low. Fry just until set.
- Transfer two eggs over one slice of cooked Milanesa and serve immediately with fries.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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