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Crispy Milanesa Steak

This is my favorite tender Crispy Milanesa Steak recipe with tips for making Steak Milanesa that turns out golden brown and crunchy every time.
Servings: 4 servings
Chef Alli
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 1 lb. Milanesa steaks very thinly sliced steaks, about 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch thickness, may substitute very thinly sliced top round slices, if needed
  • 1 cup Vegetable or canola oil for frying
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Panko bread crumbs may substitute regular bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. granulated onion may substitute onion powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 Tbs. water

Instructions
 

  • Set up your breading station by using three flat, shallow bowls or use pie plates.
  • In the first bowl, combine the bread crumbs with the Parmesan, chili powder, granulated onion, and salt. In the second bowl, beat the eggs with 1 tablespoon of water. In the third bowl, place the flour.
  • Add the oil to a deep 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
  • As the oil preheats in the skillet, prepare the Milanesa steaks, working one at a time.
  • Dredge (dip) each steak in the flour, coating both sides.
  • Coat each floured steak with the egg mixture on both sides.
  • Lastly, coat each steak with the breadcrumb mixture on both sides.
  • As you work, place each breaded steak onto a parchment-lined baking sheet while you work, making sure the steaks aren’t touching.
  • Once all the steaks are breaded and the oil is very nicely hot, begin cooking each steak, one or two at a time, depending on how the big the steaks are. **If you are cooking two steaks at a time, be sure they are not touching as they fry in the hot oil.
  • Cook the Milanesa for 1-2 minutes per side, using a long-handled fork to turn each one, frying the steak until each one is deep golden-brown in color and has a nicely crispy exterior.
  • As you work, place each fried steak onto a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Serve the Milanesa at once while they are hot and fresh, with your favorite side dish, such as rice or fried potatoes and salad.
  • Milanesa Steak is also delicious served with fresh pico de gallo, garnished with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.

Nutrition

Calories: 475kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 35gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 174mgSodium: 449mgPotassium: 526mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 592IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 188mgIron: 5mg
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