Paraben Free Milanesa
Crispy, golden, and deeply satisfying, this pan-fried beef cutlet is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels far more special than the effort it requires. The coating comes together with pantry staples — flour, eggs, breadcrumbs, and a handful of spices — so you know exactly what's going into every bite, which matters when you're navigating products that might otherwise contain hidden preservatives or additives. Pounding the cutlets thin before breading is the real secret here: it ensures even cooking and that signature shatteringly crisp crust without any mystery ingredients doing the heavy lifting. A neutral oil like sunflower or canola keeps the fry clean and lets the seasoned crust be the star. The brief resting period after breading is a small step that pays off big, helping the coating grip the meat so it doesn't slide off in the pan. Finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon and a scatter of flat-leaf parsley, it's bright, savory, and completely crave-worthy. Simple food, done right.
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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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