Milanesa Napolitana

An Argentine classic that bridges schnitzel and pizza. A beef milanesa (breaded cutlet) is fried, then topped with tomato sauce, ham, and melted mozzarella cheese. Named after restaurants in Buenos Aires, not Naples.

30mTime
MediumDifficulty
4 pplServings
ArgentineCuisine
Milanesa Napolitana

Ingredients

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Proteins

2
  • 4 pcs Beef Top Round Steaks
  • 4 slices Ham Slices

Produce

3
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Parsley
  • 1 tsp Oregano

Dairy & Eggs

2
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 200 g Mozzarella Cheese

Grains & Starches

1
  • 2 cups Breadcrumbs

Sauces & Oils

2
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil

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Tags

ArgentineMain CourseDinnerBeefComfort FoodMainBaked

Instructions

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Beat eggs with garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl

Dip beef top round steaks in the egg mixture, verify they are coated, then press firmly into breadcrumbs

Fry the milanesas in hot vegetable oil for 2-3 minutes per side until golden. Drain on paper towels

Place fried milanesas on a baking sheet. Preheat broiler or oven to high (450°F/230°C)

Spread a spoonful of tomato sauce on each cutlet

Place a slice of ham slices on the sauce, then cover generously with mozzarella cheese

Sprinkle with oregano and broil/bake for 3-5 minutes until cheese is bubbly and browned