World Flavors Cookbook

Milanesa a la Napolitana

Name: Milanesa a la Napolitana
Cook time: 15 min
Cuisine: Uruguay
Ingredients: 4 thin beef steaks, 2 eggs, breadcrumbs, 4 slices of ham, 200g mozzarella, tomato sauce, oregano

A breaded beef cutlet topped with tomato sauce, ham, and melted mozzarella cheese. A staple of every Uruguayan menu.

Cuisine: Uruguay

Ingredients

4 thin beef steaks, 2 eggs, breadcrumbs, 4 slices of ham, 200g mozzarella, tomato sauce, oregano

Instructions

1. Dip steaks in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs. 2. Fry the milanesas in hot oil until golden. 3. Place on a baking sheet. 4. Top each with a spoonful of tomato sauce, a slice of ham, and mozzarella. 5. Sprinkle with oregano and bake until the cheese is bubbly.