Steak Alla Milanese

The term alla Milanese is Italian for “in the style of Milan.” Generally, this refers to a thin portion of some type of protein (see below), dipped in egg, coated in a mixture of breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese, and shallow-fried in butter.

Pork, chicken, veal, beef, and fish can all be prepared alla Milanese, but steak is our favorite choice because it allows you to turn less-expensive cuts of beef into a fabulous meal in less than 30 minutes.

Thinly pounding a cut of steak like top sirloin makes the meat tender and allows for quick cooking. That’s an important factor for a recipe like this one because the breadcrumb coating can get crispy and brown without burning, and the meat will still be cooked through.

How to serve Steak alla Milanese

For a quick, weeknight meal, we like to plate our steak on a bed of sautéed spinach, top it with a spoonful of homemade marinara sauce, and add a slice or two of garlic bread on the side.

If you have a little more time, you can replace the garlic bread with a heartier side dish like garlic mashed potatoes or garlic-buttered pasta shells.

More steak recipes:

• Warm Steak and Potato Salad
• Easy Pepper Steak
• Mirin-Marinated Steak with Asian Chimichurri
• Breakfast Flank Steak and Eggs with Guacamole

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Steak alla Milanese

By Lynne Webb

Our 30-minute version of steak alla Milanese is a delicious combination of breaded steak served over sautéed spinach and topped with marinara.

Prep: 15 minutes mins

Cook: 15 minutes mins

Total: 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

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Ingredients

• ▢ 1 lb top sirloin steak
• ▢ 1 large egg
• ▢ 1 tablespoon milk
• ▢ 3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
• ▢ 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• ▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ▢ 2 tablespoons butter
• ▢ Sautéed spinach
• ▢ [Marinara sauce]

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Instructions 

• Cut the steak into 4 equal size portions and pound until each piece is between 1/4 and 3/8-inch thick.
• Whisk the egg and milk together in a shallow dish.
• Thoroughly combine the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and a few grinds of black pepper on a plate.
• Dip the steaks in the egg, then press firmly into the breadcrumb mixture to be sure the coating adheres and set aside.
• Heat the olive oil and butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
• Add the steaks in a single layer and cook, turning several times, until the outsides are crisp and golden brown, about 4 minutes total for medium doneness.
• To serve, plate individual portions of sautéed spinach, top each with a piece of steak and spoon some marinara sauce over the top.

Nutrition

Calories: 256kcal, Carbohydrates: 9g, Protein: 30g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 117mg, Sodium: 400mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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