beef milanesa torta

DIRECTIONS

Rub beef with cut sides of the garlic and sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Dip beef in the eggs and dredge in the breadcrumbs. Transfer to a sheet pan and set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lime, chile, and 1/8 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Add the cabbage and grapes and toss to mix.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the steaks and cook 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Flip and cook another 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on a plate lined with paper towels. To serve, place sliced avocado on the bottom bun, top with steak, the cabbage salad and the top of the bun.

Ingredients

1 pound sirloin or top round, trimmed, cut into 4 pieces and pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
1 garlic clove, cut in half
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
1/4 + 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper (divided)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup dried breadcrumbs
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon minced chipotle chile in adobo sauce
2 cups finely shredded green cabbage
1 cup halved red California grapes
2 tablespoons safflower or vegetable oil
1 avocado, peeled, pitted and thinly sliced
4 bolillo rolls, split and toasted

DIRECTIONS

Rub beef with cut sides of the garlic and sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Dip beef in the eggs and dredge in the breadcrumbs. Transfer to a sheet pan and set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lime, chile, and 1/8 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Add the cabbage and grapes and toss to mix.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the steaks and cook 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Flip and cook another 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on a plate lined with paper towels. To serve, place sliced avocado on the bottom bun, top with steak, the cabbage salad and the top of the bun.

Notes

This is a Dairy-free recipe
This is a Healthy-fats recipe

Servings

Makes 4 servings

Nutritional Information

Nutritional information per serving: Calories 580; Protein 33 g; Carbohydrate 52 g; Fat 27 g (42% Calories from Fat); Saturated Fat 5 g (8% Calories from Saturated Fat); Cholesterol 150 mg; Sodium 680 mg; Fiber 6 g.