Gelatin Free Milanesa
Crispy, golden, and deeply satisfying, this breaded beef cutlet is a classic for a reason — pounded thin, seasoned with garlic and paprika, and fried to a shattering crust that gives way to tender, juicy meat underneath. The entire coating process relies on a simple flour-egg-breadcrumb dredge, which means there's nothing hidden or unexpected in the ingredient list. For anyone avoiding gelatin, that's genuinely good news, because many store-bought breaded or processed meat products sneak it in as a binder or coating agent — here, every component is straightforward and easy to verify. Letting the breaded cutlets rest on a wire rack before frying is a small step that makes a big difference, helping the coating bond so it stays put in the hot oil rather than sliding off in the pan. A squeeze of lemon and a scatter of fresh parsley at the end brighten the whole plate without complicating anything. This is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels a little special without requiring much effort at all.
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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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