Bistec Empanizado (Milanesas Marinadas Empanizadas) the perfect Cuban Meal!

beef steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko offers a lighter texture while crushed crackers are budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy; vegetable oil is cost-effective.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers similar acidity; vinegar is often less costly.

Marinate thinly cut beef top round in mojo marinade while preparing other ingredients.

Prepare a plate with flour and another with seasoned breading.

Beat eggs in a bowl for dipping the meat.

Pat the marinated steak down with flour to help bind the egg.

Dip the floured steak into the beaten eggs, then coat with seasoned breading.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the breaded steaks for about 1 minute on each side until golden brown.

Prepare a simple tomato salad with sliced tomatoes, oil, and pink Himalayan salt.

Plate the fried steak with the tomato salad and fried sweet plantains.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens