How To Make Argentinian Stuffed Milanesa

Milanesa is a typical Argentine dish and is especially popular among the youngest eaters. And if you serve it with ham and cheese, you will surely make them enjoy it even more. Today we’ll tell you everything you need to make Argentinian stuffed milanesa. It will become an instant favorite!

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

The nutritional value of milanesa

Choose the meat that suits you best. However, always choose lean meats with a low fat content. That way they have a greater nutritional value. When choosing meat to make your stuffed milanesa, you need to think about its nutritional content.

In general, this recipe consists of thin slices of beef or pork, but you can also make it with chicken. The choice is yours. Nevertheless, we recommend choosing from the following lean meats:

• Pork: pork tenderloin, shoulder or pork fillet.
• Beef: tenderloin, flank, steak, steak.
• Poultry: Chicken breast.

In the specific case of cuts of beef , the leanest cuts contain only 6 grams of fat per 100 grams of meat. Lean beef contains 21% protein, according to the Spanish Nutritional Foundation, which is better than that found in fattier cuts.

In addition, beef is rich in iron, zinc and vitamins from group B, especially riboflavin and vitamins B6 and B12. Pork, on the other hand, contains 23% fat, of which 42% is monounsaturated (oleic acid). Nutritionally speaking, it contains:

• Zinc
• Potassium
• Phosphorus
• Selenium
• Niacin
• Vitamin B6 and B12

As for chicken, it consists mainly of water. It does contain fat. However, it is mostly monounsaturated (oleic acid). In fact , a serving of chicken meets 97% of the recommended intake of niacin for women.

As you know, different types of meat provide proteins with a high biological value for our body. However, our intake of red meat must be limited.

To be more specific, we should eat them at most two or three times a week. We recommend planning your weekly menu to meet the recommendations of nutritionists.

How to make Argentinian stuffed milanesa

Have you ever heard of chicken cordon bleu? Milanesa filled with ham and cheese is very similar, except that you don’t necessarily have to use blue cheese. Plus, as we said, you don’t even have to opt for beef. Whatever meat and cheese you choose, you’ll find this recipe easy and delicious.

Remember to always choose lean meats that have been cut into thin slices. We also recommend accompanying your milanesa with a light salad, such as lettuce, tomato and corn. Remember that there is a lot of protein in your milanesa, so put a good portion of vegetables on your plate too!

Ingredients

• 4 fillets of meat of your choice, thickly sliced
• 2 cups breadcrumbs or panko
• 3 eggs
• 4 slices of sliced ​​ham
• 4 slices of cheese of your choice:
  • Swiss
  • 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

• Lightly salt your meat first, then place a slice of ham and cheese on each fillet.
• Then fold the slice of meat in half so that the ham and cheese are in the middle. Then use toothpicks to hold the meat in place.
• Break the eggs and then place them in a shallow bowl. Then season with salt and pepper. Then knock it through.
• Then prepare another shallow bowl of breadcrumbs.
• Then place each fillet in the egg and coat well on both sides.

• Then dip your fillets in breadcrumbs without pressing it too much. Remove the toothpicks.
• Next, heat the oil in a frying pan and fry your stuffed milanesa until it is crispy and golden brown.
• Enjoy it!

Ideas for Argentinian stuffed milanesa

There are, of course, many ways in which you can vary this Argentinian recipe and adapt it to the taste of your family. So below we will give you some ideas:

• You can double coat your milanesa with egg and breadcrumbs for an even crunchy texture.

• For a richer taste, marinate the meat beforehand in a mixture of Worcestershire sauce, sliced ​​garlic and sliced ​​onion.
• The type of cheese you choose can drastically affect the taste of the end product. Blue cheese, for example, gives you a much more intense flavor. 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 give your meat a more intense flavor.
• Another delicious way to vary stuffed milanesa is to add tomato and basil. Thinly slice the cherry tomatoes and place them between the ham and cheese, along with the basil leaves.

How about preparing this classic Argentine dish for your family? Or why not impress your diners for dinner? It doesn’t matter who you cook for, we’re sure they’ll love it!