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Season with salt and pepper.","group":"Preparation","title":"Pound the beef steaks","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs with the minced garlic and some chopped parsley if desired.","group":"Preparation","title":"Beat the eggs with the minced garlic and some chopped parsley if desired","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Dredge each steak in flour, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs, pressing down to ensure they stick.","group":"Breading","title":"Dredge each steak","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Breading"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Heat oil in a large skillet to 350°F (177°C). Fry the steaks until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.","group":"Frying","title":"Heat oil in a large skillet","timerMinutes":6,"sourceTitle":"Frying"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Place the fried milanesas on a baking sheet. Top each cutlet with a slice of ham, a generous spoonful of tomato sauce, and mozzarella cheese.","group":"Assembly","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Bake in the oven for 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Sprinkle with dried oregano before serving.","group":"Baking","title":"Bake in the oven","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Baking"}],"notes":"For the best results, use a thin cut of meat like top round or silverside. Always fry the milanesas in hot oil to ensure they don't get soggy before finishing them in the oven.","cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Argentinian"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["fry","bake"],"equipment":["skillet","meat mallet","baking sheet","shallow bowls"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","milk","eggs"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"portion","note":"one large cutlet per person"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"You can bread the milanesas a few hours in advance and keep them refrigerated. Do not add toppings until ready to bake."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container. The breading will lose crispness over time.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in an oven or air fryer to restore some crispness."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fmilanesa_a_la_napolitana_d5f0010214%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=f59a9348-a557-41b3-859c-4a3e44bb81f1","imageAlt":"Milanesa a la Napolitana — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["beef","cheese","fried","comfort food","argentinian","meat"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Milanesa a la Napolitana","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-03T23:38:40.681Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-03T23:38:40.681Z","related":[{"id":"acai_na_tigela_138fbec4aa","slug":"acai-na-tigela","title":"Açaí na Tigela","description":"A refreshing and energizing Brazilian breakfast staple made from frozen açaí palm fruit, blended into a thick smoothie-like consistency and topped with granola and fresh fruit.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Brazilian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","dairy_free","high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Facai_na_tigela_138fbec4aa%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=bcea20c0-f124-4011-87e9-4fdfe51cca58","imageAlt":"Açaí na Tigela — recipe cover","tags":["acai","smoothie bowl","healthy","brazilian","fruit","superfood"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":6,"stepCount":4},{"id":"baleada_9f93ff550d","slug":"baleada","title":"Baleada","description":"A beloved Honduran classic featuring thick, fluffy flour tortillas filled with creamy refried beans, salty cheese, and rich crema. 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