Carrageenan Free Milanesa
Crispy, golden, and deeply satisfying, this breaded beef cutlet is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels like a special occasion. The coating gets its irresistible crunch from a classic three-step dredge — flour, egg wash, and breadcrumbs — pan-fried in shimmering oil until each side is a deep, burnished gold. Carrageenan is a sneaky additive that shows up in processed meats, some dairy products, and even certain pre-seasoned cutlets, so starting from scratch with whole ingredients here is the smart move. Every component in this recipe is straightforward and easy to verify: plain beef, eggs, whole milk, breadcrumbs, and a handful of pantry spices. A quick rest on a wire rack before frying helps the coating lock on tight, so you get that satisfying shatter with every bite rather than a soggy, sliding crust. A squeeze of lemon and a scatter of fresh parsley at the end brighten the whole plate and cut through the richness beautifully. This is the kind of recipe you'll come back to again and again, not just because it's safe to eat, but because it's genuinely delicious.
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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)
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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