Bistec a la Milanesa

Name: Bistec a la Milanesa
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 2 lbs top round beef steak, pounded thin; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 cup cracker meal; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 cup tomato sauce; 4 deli ham slices; 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Crispy breaded beef steak topped with savory tomato sauce, sliced ham, and melted mozzarella cheese. A classic Cuban comfort dish cooked in a skillet and finished under the broiler.

35 minMediumServes 4580 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs top round beef steak, pounded thin
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup cracker meal
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup tomato sauce
4 deli ham slices
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Instructions

1

Season 2 lbs pounded thin top round beef steak with 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
2

Dip each piece of steak into 2 beaten eggs, then coat thoroughly with 1 cup cracker meal.
3

Heat 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4

Fry steaks for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
5

Transfer steaks to a baking sheet and top each piece with 1 cup tomato sauce, 4 deli ham slices, and 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
6

Broil under high heat for 2 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Questions

Can I make Bistec a la Milanesa dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Bistec a la Milanesa gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 cup cracker meal. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Bistec a la Milanesa keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Bistec a la Milanesa?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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