Milanesa a la Napolitana (Veal Parmesan)

beef cutlet

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork cutlet

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: bacon

Turkey ham is lower in fat; bacon is often cheaper.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories; processed cheese is usually less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier; vegetable oil is often cheaper.

Tenderize the beef cutlet with a mallet until thin.

Season the cutlet with salt, black pepper, and paprika.

Dredge the cutlet in flour, shaking off excess.

Beat eggs in a bowl and dip the floured cutlet into the eggs.

Coat the cutlet with bread crumbs, pressing to adhere.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the cutlet until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove the cutlet from the skillet and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Spread tomato sauce over the cutlet evenly.

Layer ham and cheese on top of the sauce.

Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens