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Milanesa Napolitana served and ready to eat

Milanesa Napolitana

Crispy breaded beef topped with ham, tomato sauce and melted mozzarella — Argentina's favourite comfort dinner.

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20 minPrep
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25 minCook
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4Serves
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EasyLevel
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Ingredients

  • 4 thin beef escalopes, pounded thin
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 4 slices cooked ham
  • 1 cup tomato passata
  • 200g mozzarella, sliced
  • Oil for frying
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Season the beef and dust in flour, dip in egg, coat in breadcrumbs mixed with oregano.
  2. Shallow-fry in oil 2-3 minutes a side until golden; drain.
  3. Arrange on a baking tray.
  4. Top each with ham, tomato sauce and mozzarella.
  5. Bake at 200C for 8-10 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles.
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Tara’s tips

  • Pound the beef as thin as you can — about 5mm.
  • Don't skip the oregano in the breadcrumbs.

Serving suggestions

  • Serve with fries or salad.

Storage & reheating

Best fresh.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

Frequently asked questions

Chicken version?

Chicken milanesa works perfectly with the same method.

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