My Milanesa Steak recipe is an easy way to prepare breaded steak, with so much flavor in just a few simple steps! A classic South American breaded steak recipe, Milanesa is delicious on its own and perfect for pairing with a wide variety of sauces and sides. Ready in under 30 minutes!
Milanesa
Without a doubt, steak dinner is my household’s favorite. I love coming up with different steak dinners to serve my family - and so do they! This means, of course, finding new ways to prepare steak I know they’ll love. This steak Milanese recipe is a dish that went over so well, that I knew I had to share it with you all. It’s a breaded steak recipe, fried to crisp perfection while remaining so tender and moist on the inside, and it’s so versatile for serving with your favorite sides and sauces! I have tried serving steak milanesa with everything from a simple egg on top and fries on the side, to a creamy wine sauce to pair it with, and it has always wowed everyone at the table. Give it a try with one of my sauces for steak, and enjoy!
What is Milanesa Steak?
Steak milanesa, also known as milanesa de res, is a South American fried steak recipe using thin steak, flour, egg, and seasoned breadcrumbs. It’s similar to a schnitzel recipe or veal milanese.
Milanesa Ingredients
top round steaks thinly sliced/pounded to the ⅛-inch thicknessbreadcrumbseggsflourgarlic powderground pepper salt Oil for frying
How to Make Milanesa
How to Cook Milanesa Steak in the Oven
You can check the internal temperature of the steak for doneness using an instant-read meat thermometer and my steak temperature chart. As these steaks cook quickly, check at the 5-minute mark when flipping the steak to ensure how much remaining time they will need.
How to Make Steak Milanesa in the Air Fryer
Milanesa Recipes Tips
If you pat the beef with a paper towel before coating it, the breading will stick better to the meat. If you don’t have a meat mallet, any heavy object will work for pounding the steak to the right thinness. Place the steak under plastic wrap and carefully tenderize it until it is thin enough. It’s important steak milanesa is very thin for frying quickly.Make sure to drain the milanesa after frying.
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