Buenos Aires Milanesa Napolitana

Ingredients

• •Beef cutlet
• •Breadcrumbs
• •Eggs
• •Tomato sauce
• •Mozzarella
• •Ham
• •Oregano
• •Garlic

Steps

1. 1Pound thin cutlets of beef top round or eye of round between sheets of plastic wrap until they are even and tender, then season them with salt, pepper, and a little minced garlic.
2. 2Dip each cutlet in beaten egg and then press it into fine breadcrumbs, coating it fully and pressing the crumbs on so they adhere well during frying.
3. 3Shallow-fry the breaded cutlets in hot oil a couple at a time until deeply golden and crisp on both sides, then drain them briefly on paper towels.
4. 4Arrange the fried milanesas on a baking sheet or oven-safe platter and spoon a layer of simple tomato sauce over each one, leaving the crisp edges partially exposed.
5. 5Top each cutlet generously with sliced mozzarella and, if desired, a slice of ham tucked underneath the cheese for extra richness.
6. 6Slide the tray under a hot broiler or into a hot oven just until the cheese is fully melted and starting to bubble and brown in spots.
7. 7Finish with a scattering of dried oregano over the melted cheese right before serving.
8. 8Serve immediately alongside french fries or a simple salad while the cheese is still stretchy and the breading underneath remains crisp.