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Crispy, golden, and deeply satisfying, this breaded beef cutlet is the kind of meal that feels like a treat while actually delivering serious nutrition. Thin cuts of top round or sirloin are pounded tender, seasoned with garlic, paprika, and black pepper, then coated in a classic three-step dredge before hitting a hot skillet. The result is a shatteringly crisp crust wrapped around juicy, well-seasoned beef — comfort food at its most straightforward. For anyone nursing, keeping up with protein and iron needs is a real daily priority, and beef is one of the most efficient ways to hit both without overthinking it. The eggs and whole milk in the coating add a little extra richness, and the whole dish comes together with pantry staples you likely already have on hand. A squeeze of lemon and a handful of fresh parsley at the end brighten everything up and make it feel restaurant-worthy with almost no extra effort. This is the kind of recipe you'll find yourself coming back to on repeat.
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4 servings
- 4 thin beef cutlets (top round or sirloin), about ¼ inch thick, 6–7 oz each
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp sweet paprika
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tbsp whole milk
- 1 ½ cups plain breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup neutral oil (such as sunflower or canola), plus more as needed
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
- fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped, for serving (optional)
Can be omittedflat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- 1
Place each cutlet between two sheets of plastic wrap or in a zip-top bag and pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin to an even 1/4-inch thickness. Season both sides with the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- 2
Set up a three-station dredging line in shallow bowls: flour in the first, eggs whisked together with the milk in the second, and breadcrumbs in the third.
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