Stuffed Milanesa: How To Prepare It

Are you expecting guests for dinner and you don’t know what to prepare? Today we’re going to tell you what you need to prepare a filled Milanesa. This typical Argentine dish is a delight for children and adults alike. Plus, it’s really easy to make!

Stuffed Milanesa  is a typical Argentine dish and is particularly popular with young eaters. And if you serve it with ham and cheese, you’re sure to delight your guests even more. Today we’re going to tell you everything you need to prepare filled milanesa . It will become your favorite dish!

In fact, this dish is a great way to get kids to eat meat without even realizing it. So if you have a picky eater, don’t hesitate to make some delicious milaneseas. Below you will find step-by-step instructions!

The nutritional value of milanese

Choose the meat that you like best. However, always opt for lean meat that is low in fat. This way the milanese has a higher nutritional value.

When choosing the meat for the preparation of the stuffed Milanesa, you should consider the nutritional value. Thin slices of beef or pork are generally used for this recipe, but you can also use chicken to make the recipe. The choice is yours! Regardless, we recommend choosing between the following lean meats:

• Pork : pork loin, pork shoulder, or pork tenderloin
• Beef : beef sirloin, flank, beef fillet
• Poultry : chicken breast

For example, the leanest parts of beef contain only 6 grams of fat per 100 grams of meat. According to the Spanish Foundation for Nutrition, lean beef also contains 21% protein, more than fatty meats.

At the same time, beef is rich in iron, zinc and B vitamins, especially riboflavin and vitamins B6 and B12. Pork, on the other hand, contains 23% fat, 42% of which is monounsaturated fatty acids (oleic acid). In terms of nutritional value, it contains zinc, potassium, phosphorus, selenium, niacin, and vitamins B6 and B12.

Chicken is mainly made up of water. It does contain fat, but it mostly consists of unsaturated fatty acids (oleic acid). In fact, one serving of chicken covers 97% of the recommended niacin intake for women.

As you know, different types of meat provide proteins with a high biological value for our body. However, the consumption of red meat should be limited . More precisely, we should only eat this two to a maximum of three times a week .

How to Make Argentine Stuffed Milanesa

Have you heard of Chicken Cordon Bleu ? Stuffed milanesa with ham and cheese is very similar . You don’t necessarily have to use blue cheese to do this, however. And, as mentioned, you don’t necessarily have to choose beef. No matter what meat and cheese you choose, you will find that this recipe is easy and delicious.

However, always remember to choose lean meat that is thinly sliced. We also recommend offering your milanesa with a light salad. For example, you can use garden lettuce, tomatoes, and corn. Remember, your milanesa is high in protein, so be sure to grab a large serving of veggies!

ingredients

• 4 meat fillets of your choice, thickly sliced
• 2 cups of breadcrumbs or breadcrumbs
• 3 eggs
• 4 slices of delicatessen ham
• 4 slices of cheese of your choice – Emmentaler, Mozzarella, Colby Jack, Cheddar, goat cheese or whatever you like best
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Oil for frying (preferably extra virgin olive oil)

preparation

1. First, lightly salt your meat, then place a slice of ham and cheese on top of each fillet.
2. Fold the slice of meat over so that the ham and cheese are in the middle. Then use toothpicks to hold the meat in place.
3. Beat the eggs and transfer them to a shallow bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Whisk well.
4. Prepare another shallow bowl of breadcrumbs.
5. Place the fillets in the egg so that they are well covered on both sides.
6. Then bread the fillets with the breadcrumbs without pressing them too hard. Remove the toothpicks as you go.
7. Finally, heat the oil in a pan and fry your stuffed Milanesas until they are crispy and golden in color.
8. Good Appetite!

Ideas for Argentine Stuffed Milanesa

Brush the milanesa twice with egg and breadcrumbs to create a wonderfully crispy breadcrumbs.

Of course, there are all sorts of ways to modify this recipe to suit your family’s tastes. Here are a few suggestions:

• For an even crispier breading, you can coat your Milanesa twice with egg and breadcrumbs .
• For a more intense flavor, marinate the meat beforehand in a mixture of Worcestershire sauce, chopped garlic and chopped onion .
• The type of cheese you choose can change the taste of the end product noticeably. Blue cheese, for example, gives a much more intense taste. You can also use goat cheese to add intensity and make your dish lactose-free.
• Add chopped garlic and chopped parsley to the beaten eggs to add flavor to your meat.

• Another delicious way to vary stuffed milanesa is by adding tomatoes and basil. Simply cut cherry tomatoes into thin slices and place them together with basil leaves between the ham and cheese.

So what do you think of that? Are you going to prepare this classic Argentine dish for your family? Or why not impress a few guests at dinner? No matter who you cook for, we are sure the recipe will taste good!