Milanesa Steak

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 10 min./batch
Yield 4 steaks
Test Kitchen Approved
Made by coating thin steaks in seasoned bread crumbs and frying them until crispy, Milanesa steak is a popular Latin American recipe that will make your steak night a little more fun.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 4 beef top round steaks (4 ounces each), 1/4-in. thick
  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • Oil for deep-fat frying
  • 4 lemon wedges

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Sprinkle half of the seasoning mixture on each sides of steaks. Combine the remaining seasoning mixture and breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl. Place flour and egg in separate shallow bowls.
  2. Dip steaks in flour to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg, then in crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere.
  3. In a deep skillet, heat 1/2 in. of oil to 375°. Fry steaks, a few at a time, until golden brown, 3-4 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

1 steak: 336 calories, 16g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 918mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein.

Steak milanesa, or beef milanesa, is a thinly sliced steak that is breaded and fried until crispy. Serve with lemon! —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan
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