Cinnamon Free Milanesa
Crispy, golden, and satisfying in the most elemental way, this breaded beef cutlet is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels like a special occasion. The coating comes together with flour, egg, and plain breadcrumbs — nothing more — so there's no hidden spice blend to second-guess, making it a genuinely safe and stress-free choice for anyone avoiding cinnamon. Pounding the cutlets thin before breading is the secret to that signature shatteringly crisp crust with tender beef underneath. A quick rest on the wire rack before frying helps the coating lock in, so it stays put in the pan instead of sliding off into the oil. Cooking in batches in a shallow pool of neutral oil keeps the heat consistent and the crust an even, deep golden brown. A squeeze of fresh lemon at the table cuts through the richness and lifts the whole dish without adding any complexity you'd need to vet. It's simple, crowd-pleasing, and completely free of the warm spice blends that so often sneak into seasoned breadcrumbs or pre-mixed coatings at the store.
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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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