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Steak Milanesa Recipe

These Milanesas De Res are super thin-sliced beef coated in breadcrumbs creating a delicious crispy and golden crust. A quick dish that is perfect for weeknight dinners!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 383 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Milanese steaks or thin breakfast steaks
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 cups bread crumbs or as needed
  • 2 cups avocado or canola oil or as needed
  • salt & pepper

Instructions

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  1. Note: If you can't find a specific Milanesa meat and you have a thicker steaks like a breakfast steak, follow these steps: Put the steak between two sheets of plastic wrap. Use a flat meat mallet to pound it to 1/8 inch thick. Repeat with remaining meat.
  2. To begin, season the Milanesa steaks with salt and pepper
  3. Into a large shallow bowl, add the flour.
  4. Into a large shallow bowl, crack 3 eggs, add ½ cup milk and beat with a fork until mixed well.
  5. In a another shallow bowl, add the breadcrumbs and season with salt and black pepper.
  6. Dredge one piece of milanesa steak in flour, coating lightly on all sides. Then put it into the eggs, coating it fully. TIP! Use a thong to handle the meat in the egg mixture to prevent your fingers from getting all messy.
  7. Place it onto the breadcrumb mixture. Use your fingers to mound breadcrumbs on top of the meat then press down to adhere crumbs to the meat. Flip and repeat. Place meat on a large plate. Repeat with the rest of the meat pieces.
  8. In a large skillet add enough oil to cover the bottom completely by about ⅛ inch. Heat skillet over medium until very hot shimmering.
  9. Add two milanesa steaks in a single layer and cook until brown, about 1-2 minutes. Flip and brown on the other side. Transfer to a paper plate lined with paper towels. Repeat this cooking step with the rest of the beef.
  10. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

  • Once done, discard any unused flour, egg wash and bread crumbs to prevent future cross contamination. 
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  • Note on the calories: 1 pound of beef will make a lot of servings since they're very thin. You can make enough to have leftovers! 

Nutrition Information

Serving 2oz steaks Calories 383kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 24g Cholesterol 50mg (17%) Sodium 127mg (5%) Potassium 187mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 383

% Daily Value*

Serving 2oz steaks
Calories 383kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 35g 54%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 24g 120%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 127mg 5%
Potassium 187mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.