Name: Crispy Beef Milanesa Napolitana Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 thin beef sirloin cutlets (about 1 pound total); 0.5 cup all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs; 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 0.25 cup vegetable oil, for frying; 4 slices deli ham; 0.5 cup marinara sauce; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 tsp dried oregano

This crispy beef milanesa napolitana is ready in just 35 minutes and brings classic Argentine comfort food straight to your dinner table. Tender beef cutlets are breaded and fried to golden perfection, then topped with savory ham, rich marinara, and gooey melted mozzarella. It is a hearty, crowd-pleasing meal the whole family will love.

Instructions

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Pound the beef cutlets with a meat mallet to an even 1/4-inch thickness, then season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.

Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.

Dredge each beef cutlet in the flour, shaking off any excess, then dip it into the beaten eggs, and finally coat it thoroughly in the breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then fry the breaded cutlets for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.

Transfer the fried milanesas to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and preheat your oven broiler to high.

Top each milanesa with a slice of ham, 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce, a generous sprinkle of mozzarella cheese, and a pinch of dried oregano.

Broil for 3 to 4 minutes until the mozzarella cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden, then serve immediately with a side of french fries or a fresh salad.