Milanesa de Res

5 from 10 votes

Make crispy, authentic Milanesa de Res just like mom used to make! This easy, no-flour Mexican recipe is ready in under 30 minutes.

Prep Time8

Cook Time20

Total Time28

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings:

Calories: 220kcal

Author: Maggie Unzueta

Ingredients

4 steaks thin cut (either bottom or top round)
2 eggs
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 cup oil
1 tbs salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Salt and pepper the steaks.
Set aside until ready to use.
Lay out three plates.
In one plate, add 2 eggs and ½ teaspoon salt.
Beat the eggs.
In another plate, add the breadcrumbs.
Leave the third plate alone. It is to add the breaded meat.
Take one of the steaks and dip it in the eggs.
Next, add the steak to breadcrumbs.
Cover the steak well on both sides.
Place the breaded meat on the third plate.
Repeat with each steak until done.
Heat oil in a large frying pan.
Add one steak to the pan.
Cook for 3-4 minutes.
Flip the steak, and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Both sides should be golden brown.
Remove and place on a paper towel to drain any excess oil.
Repeat to cook the remaining steaks.
Serve with fries and enjoy.

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Notes

Optional Seasonings: Garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, ground oregano, ground paprika, cayenne. Only add ½ teaspoon of each to the breadcrumbs. You can add a combination of these or all of them.

Pro Tips:

The trick to breading is to use one hand. This will give you one clean hand that’s free just in case of an emergency.
If you can’t find this cut of beef, you can pound the meat to make it thinner. Some grocery stores sell Milanesa de Res already breaded and ready to go. It's sometimes called "Milanesa de Carne."
You can make your own breadcrumbs, using the ends of the loaf, or the heel. Or, buy a container of breadcrumbs at the store. It is a great timesaver.

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