Steak Milanese Recipes

RACH SEASONS BEEF MILANESE WITH EVERYTHING BUT THE KITCHEN SINK (+ WE LOVE IT)

Steps:

• In a large shallow bowl, mix all the ingredients for the breading
• Pat the steaks dry; season with salt and pepper
• In a shallow bowl, add the flour
• In another shallow bowl, whisk the eggs until blended
• Coat the steaks in the flour; shake off excess flour
• Dip the steaks in the eggs and then the breading, pressing so the crumbs adhere
• Transfer to a wire rack
• In a large skillet, heat about ⅛-inch of olive oil over medium-high
• When the oil ripples, add the cutlets
• Cook until the cutlets are brown and crisp, about 2 ½ minutes per side
• Let rest on a clean wire rack
• In a large bowl, mix the escarole, shaved Parm, EVOO, and lemon juice
• In a small bowl, toss the fennel and shallot
• Divide the cutlets among the plates
• Top the cutlets with the escarole salad and the fennel and shallot

MEXICAN STEAK MILANESA

Steps:

• Cut meat into 8 pieces. (Pound portions to tenderize if you didn't get the meat already tenderized.) Toss meat with lime or lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
• Lightly beat eggs with water in bow. One at a time, dip steaks in flour, then in eggs, then in bread crumbs.
• Heat oil in large, heavy skillet and fry as many steaks in a pan as you can cook without crowding. Steaks should be cooked through (about 4 min.), crisp and brown on both sides. Keep cooked steaks warm in 250 degree oven while cooking remaining steaks.
• Serve hot with lime or lemon wedges for garnish.

CUBE STEAK WITH MUSHROOM-SHERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Sprinkle steaks with 1/2 teaspoon pepper and salt. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add steaks and cook, turning once, until browned and cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes per side for medium. (If necessary, cook in two batches.) Transfer the steaks to a plate and cover to keep warm.
• Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Add mushrooms, shallot and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook, stirring, until the mushrooms are golden brown and release their liquid, 4 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle with flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add thyme, sherry and broth; bring to a boil and cook, stirring, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream. Return the steaks (and any accumulated juice) to the pan and turn to coat with the sauce. Serve the steaks with the sauce.

STEAK ALLA MILANESE

Steps:

• Cut the steak into 4 equal size portions and pound until each piece is between 1/4 and 3/8-inch thick.
• Whisk the egg and milk together in a shallow dish.
• Thoroughly combine the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and a few grinds of black pepper on a plate.
• Dip the steaks in the egg, then press firmly into the breadcrumb mixture to be sure the coating adheres and set aside.
• Heat the olive oil and butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
• Add the steaks in a single layer and cook, turning several times, until the outsides are crisp and golden brown, about 4 minutes total for medium doneness.
• To serve, plate individual portions of sautéed spinach, top each with a piece of steak and spoon some marinara sauce over the top.

STEAK MILANESA TORTA

Steps:

• Heat the canola oil in a large skillet.
• Sprinkle the steaks with salt and pepper. Add the flour to a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, lightly beat the eggs. In another shallow bowl, add the panko. Lightly coat both sides of the steaks in the flour, then egg, then panko.
• Pan fry 2 steaks at a time until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Remove the steak from the skillet and onto a paper-towel-lined-plate. Repeat with the remaining 2 steaks. Sprinkle the fried steaks with salt. In a small bowl, add the sour cream, lime zest, lime juice and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Cut the rolls in half lengthwise and spread one side with the sour cream mixture. Lay the steaks on each roll and top with the lettuce, Roasted Salsa, jalapenos and avocados. Blast Spanish radio station and enjoy.
• Position a rack on the top of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of the olive oil, the tomatoes, garlic, jalapeno, onions and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the vegetables on a baking sheet and roast until soft, 20 to 25 minutes. Add the roasted vegetables to a food processor with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, the cilantro, vinegar, sugar and lime juice. Pulse until chunky. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

CHICKEN MILANESE

Steps:

• Place 1 chicken breast between 2 sheets of wax paper. Pound with a meat mallet, rolling pin or heavy skillet until 1/4 inch thick. The thinner and more even, the better. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
• Place the flour, eggs and breadcrumbs in separate shallow baking dishes and season each with salt and pepper.
• Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Dredge each breast in the flour and tap off the excess. Next, dip into the egg wash and let any excess drip off. Finally, dredge in the breadcrumbs, pressing to help the crumbs adhere evenly on both sides. Transfer the breaded chicken to a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet. This step can be done up to 30 minutes in advance.
• Heat 2 inches of the canola oil in a large high-sided saute pan over medium heat until the oil begins to shimmer. Cook 1 or 2 cutlets at a time in a single layer until golden brown on each side, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the cutlets to another wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet and immediately sprinkle with salt. Let the cutlets rest a few minutes while you make the salad.
• Whisk together the lemon juice with some salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in the 1/4 cup olive oil until the dressing is emulsified. Stir in the onion and let sit a few seconds. Taste and add more olive oil, if needed. Add the arugula and Parmesan and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper.
• Place each cutlet on a plate and top with a large amount of salad. Serve lemon wedges on the side.

STEAK MILANESE

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, beat lightly egg and water.
• In another shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.
• Season cube steaks with salt and pepper.
• Taking one steak at a time, dip into the egg mixture, coating both sides, then into the bread crumb mixture, again coating both sides.
• Place coated steaks on a plate or cookie sheet.
• In a large skillet, heat olive oil.
• When oil is hot, add steaks and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Turn steaks and cook an additional 2-3 minutes.
• Transfer steaks to a clean plate.
• Add wine and scrap up any brown bits from the pan.
• Allow sauce to thicken and reduce to a thin syrup.
• Return steaks to pan and flip to coat.
• Remove steaks and garnish with chopped tomatoes and parsley.

MILANESA DE RES

Steps:

• Crack eggs in a medium bowl and beat slightly with a fork or whisk. Set aside. Place smashed crackers on a plate big enough for the steak.
• Season steak with salt and pepper and soak in the beaten egg. Transfer to the smashed crackers and cover both sides with the crackers using a spoon; you can press a little bit with the spoon so that the crackers stick better.
• Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add enough oil to cover the bottom half of the steaks. Cook 2 steaks in the hot oil until crackers have turned light golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn and continue to cook until golden and meat is no longer pink, 4 to 5 minutes more. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Repeat with remaining steaks.

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.