One of my husband’s favorite foods is Schnitzels or Milanesas Argentinas, called Escalopas in Argentina or Chile. My mother-in-law is from Argentina, and her mother was famous for this recipe. My husband cooked them. They are better than the ones I have done.
When we came to live in the U.S., my mother-in-law taught me some of her classic dishes, including these Milanesas.
Since I don’t like the greasy smell inside my kitchen, we use a grill with a side burner. We make them outside, and it is most practical.
What to serve with Milanesas?
Potato fries, potato salad (Ensalada Rusa), or a lettuce-based salad are classic side dishes for Milanesas.
NEVER served with gravy. Believe me is not a thing there.
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Argentinian Milanesas
A traditional Argentinian dish, very popular with kids and adults.
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
Units
- 500 grams (1 pound) ribeye or top sirloin, cut into thin pieces that will fit in your pan
- 2 cups plain breadcrumbs
- 2–3 eggs
- salt and pepper
- frying oil (700 ml)
Instructions
- Heat the oil over medium heat on a medium skillet.
- Lightly salt the meat.
- Build a workstation: in a dish, crack the eggs, add salt and pepper and beat with a fork for 30 seconds.
- In another dish, put the breadcrumbs.
- Pat the meat with bread crumbs on both sides.
- Then dip the meat in the egg wash quickly, don’t soak.
- Pat the meat with the breadcrumbs a second time on each side.
- Fry for about 2 minutes per side. When browned on one side, turn and brown the other.
- Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Beef
- Method: Fry
- Cuisine: Argentinian
A mi papito le encantaba el Schnitzel pero el le llamaba “bistec con chaleco” jajajaja.
Lo había escuchado, me encanta.