Milanesa Steak

5 from 4 votes

Growing up in an Argentine-Italian household, Macro has been making and enjoying milanesa steak since he was a kid. This classic beef milanesa, with its irresistibly crispy coating and tender, juicy meat, is a staple in his kitchen. It’s incredibly delicious, easy to prepare, and pairs beautifully with any side dish. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or new to the kitchen, this recipe will quickly become a favorite!

Prep Time10

Cook Time6

Servings: milanesas

Author: Bea & Marco

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) round eye steak , thinly cut
3 tablespoon chopped parsley , finely chopped
4 garlic cloves , finely chopped
salt and black pepper to taste
3 large eggs
2 cup (300 g) breadcrumbs

Instructions

Preheated oven at 440ºF (225ºC) with fan-assisted.

Meat

Sprinkle salt and black pepper, followed by chopped parsley and garlic, pressing them to adhere, on each piece of the meat. Stack them on a plate.
Whisk the eggs with some salt in a deep plate that's big enough to fit the meat pieces. Place a piece of meat inside, then flip, making sure all the surface is covered with the eggs.
Pour the breadcrumbs into a deep plate. Coat the meat with the breadcrumbs, pressing as you go. Stack the breaded steak on a plate while continuing with the rest.

Cook

Spray a baking tray with oil, place the breaded steaks on it without crowding them, and spray the top with oil. Broil in the oven on the highest rack, for 6 minutes, and flip them halfway through.
Remove them from the oven and place them on a plate or a cooling rack. Don't stack them while they're not, as that'll make the crispy skins go soggy. Enjoy!

Notes

Use thin-cut meat. If it's thick, use a meat pounder to tenderize it.
Use kitchen paper to absorb the oil. This will make the milanesa steak less greasy.
Don't stack them after cooking when they're hot. This will make the crispy skin turn soggy.
Don't reheat in the microwave. The milanesa steak will turn soft. Instead, reheat it in the oven or an air-fryer at 400ºF (200ºC) for 2-3 minutes.
Make a big batch. That's how we always do it, and then we freeze them! Endless supply of milanesa steak!
To cook in the air-fryer. Preheat the air-fryer to 400ºF (200ºC). Once preheated, spray the inner basket with oil, place the milanesa steaks inside without overcrowding them, and spray the top with more oil. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown, flipping them halfway through.

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