Milanesa Napolitana a la Sartén (Crispy Beef Cutlet with Tomato & Mozzarella) – Authentic Argentina Recipe
Buenos Aires bodegón icon: golden breaded cutlet crowned with savory tomato sauce and bubbling cheese.
- Country of Origin
- 🇦🇷 Argentina (South America, Americas)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Thin breaded beef cutlets, Crushed tomato sauce, Melted mozzarella and oregano, Garlic, Flat-leaf parsley
Ingredients for Milanesa Napolitana a la Sartén (Crispy Beef Cutlet with Tomato & Mozzarella) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) thin breaded beef cutlets, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups crushed tomato sauce, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup melted mozzarella and oregano
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with garlic
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Argentina seasoning (flat-leaf parsley, oregano, olive oil)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and garlic for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add thin breaded beef cutlets and crushed tomato sauce along with flat-leaf parsley, oregano, olive oil, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with melted mozzarella and oregano and serve straight from the skillet.