Milanesas Breaded Sirloin Recipes

HOW TO MAKE MILANESA DE RES

Steps:

• Begin heating oil in skillet on medium heat on the stove top.
• In shallow casserole or pie dish, stir together breadcrumbs and spices, set aside.
• In another shallow casserole or pie dish, whisk eggs until well blended, set aside.
• Sprinkle flour on both sides of each steak.
• Working with one steak at a time (using gloves, if you like), dip each steak in egg then in breadcrumb mixture. Set steaks aside on a baking sheet so they're not touching.
• Once all steaks are covered and the oil is hot, cook one steak at a time. Place in the oil and cook for 1-2 minutes if the steaks are 1/8" thick or 2-3 minutes if the steaks are 1/4" thick. Using tongs, turn and repeat.
• Remove steaks to drain on paper towels.
• This meal is typically served with French fries when plated or can be made into fajita style tacos or sandwiches. I've shown it with a tomato pico de gallo and a rounded scoop of polenta, garnished with cilantro and lime slices for squeezing a bit of lime juice on top when serving.

MILANESA

Steps:

• Heat Oil.
• Salt and Pepper flour on one plate.
• Make Egg Wash.
• Crush Saltines, I use a food processor, adding in garlic powder, onion powder and pepper. Put crumbs on another plate. (No need to add salt as the saltines are salty enough.).
• I usually cut the steaks in half to fit in the frying pan, but you can leave them in one big piece if the steaks will fit in yours.
• Dip steak in flour, then egg then cover with saltine crumbs.
• Fry in oil for about 3-5 minutes on each side until nicely browned. It won't take long because the steaks are so thin.
• Drain on Paper Towels.
• OPTIONAL: Serve with Avocado, Pico de Gallo, Salad, Rice and/or Beans and sprinkle steaks with lemon juice.

MILANESAS (BREADED SIRLOIN)

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs and milk.
• In another shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Dip steak in egg mixture, then coat with the crumb mixture.
• In a large skillet, heat 1/2" of oil.
• Brown steak over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (keep in mind that the longer it is cooked, the tougher it gets).
• Drain on paper towels.
• Transfer to a baking sheet.
• Top beef with tomato, then cheese slices.
• Broil 4" from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Serve with lemon wedges.

THIN-SLICED BREADED TOP ROUND CUTLETS (MILANESA)

Steps:

• Lightly pound top round steaks to tenderize and create uniform 1/8-inch thick cutlets. Lay steaks on a sheet pan and season on both sides with half the salt and pepper. Place breadcrumbs in casserole pan and mixed with the other half of salt and pepper. In a medium mixing bowl beat eggs with the garlic.
• Fill a high-sided skillet with about 1/2-inch of oil and heat over medium-high heat (360°F).
• Dust steaks with flour, dip in eggs and then into breadcrumbs. Make sure steaks are fully coated, pressing into breadcrumbs if necessary.
• Fry on each side for 2 - 3 minutes or until golden brown. Set on cooling rack or plate with paper towels to avoid excess oil.