Argentine Milanesa
This breaded fried beef is a staple of both rich and poor in Argentina and is a comfort food you need to add to your family's meal rotation.
Equipment
- Tongs
- 2 Pie tins or circular cake pans
- Cast Iron pan
Ingredients
- 4 thinly slice milanesa, cut in half
- 2 eggs
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cups Italian style breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1. In a shallow dish (I use round cake pans or pie tins), mix eggs with 2 Tbsp oil. Wisk with fork until well mixed.2. In another shallow baking dish or plate, pour bread crumbs.3. Heat a large skillet on the stove (medium is fine) and lightly cover the bottom with oil.4. Dip a milanesa in the egg mixture, coating both sides, and then transfer to the bread crumbs, coating both sides.5. Place gently in hot skillet and fry just a minute or two on each side. The meat is very thin. It doesn’t take long.6. Enjoy!