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Milanesa a la Napolitana

Argentinian · Main

A quintessential Argentinian comfort dish consisting of thin, crispy breaded beef cutlets topped with savory tomato sauce, salty ham, and gooey melted mozzarella cheese.

IntermediateHigh protein
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45 minA little patience, a lot of flavor
Prep time25 min
Cook time20 min
Servings4 people
DifficultyIntermediate
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How to make it

6 steps. Take it one step at a time.

  1. Pound the beef steaks

    Pound the beef steaks with a meat mallet until they are about 1/4 inch thick. Season with salt and pepper.

  2. Beat the eggs with the minced garlic and some chopped parsley if desired

    In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs with the minced garlic and some chopped parsley if desired.

  3. Dredge each steak

    Dredge each steak in flour, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs, pressing down to ensure they stick.

  4. Heat oil in a large skillet

    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.

    6 min
  5. Preheat your oven

    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.

  6. Bake in the oven

    Bake in the oven for 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Sprinkle with dried oregano before serving.

    10 min

A little kitchen wisdom

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.

What you'll need

SkilletMeat malletBaking sheetShallow bowls
Keep the good going

For now. And for later.

Make it ahead

You can bread the milanesas a few hours in advance and keep them refrigerated. Do not add toppings until ready to bake.

Store & enjoy

Store in an airtight container. The breading will lose crispness over time. Reheat in an oven or air fryer to restore some crispness.

Allergens

Contains wheat, gluten, milk, eggs.

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Milanesa a la Napolitana
Step 1 of 6

Pound the beef steaks

Pound the beef steaks with a meat mallet until they are about 1/4 inch thick. Season with salt and pepper.