MSG Free Milanesa
Crispy, golden, and satisfying in the most straightforward way, this breaded beef cutlet is a classic for good reason. The coating gets its crunch from plain breadcrumbs and a proper three-step dredge — flour, egg wash, then breadcrumbs pressed firmly on both sides — so every bite delivers that signature shatter. Because every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, there are no hidden flavor enhancers or seasoning blends to second-guess; just salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and pantry staples you can read at a glance. Pounding the cutlets to an even thickness is the quiet secret to getting them cooked through and perfectly crisp at the same time. A short rest on a wire rack before frying helps the coating grip the meat, which means less falling off in the pan and more crunch on your plate. Finish with a squeeze of lemon and a scatter of fresh parsley, and you have a meal that feels both weeknight-easy and genuinely impressive.
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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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