Bistecca fritta alla maniera del Sud (milanesa)

Ingredienti

• 6 thin-cut (about 1 1/2 pounds) beef cube steaks
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 large eggs ( well beaten)
• 2 cups bread crumbs (you can also use crushed saltine crackers)
• 1 teaspoon garlic clove ( minced )
• oil for frying
• Lime (for serving, optional)

Preparazione

1. 1

   Set your ingredients out.

2. 2

   Set up 3 dredging stations in shallow dishes. One dish with flour, salt, and pepper. A second with the very well-beaten eggs, and the third with the bread crumbs and minced garlic.

3. 3

   Dredge each piece of meat in the flour, then the egg, and lastly in the bread crumbs.

4. 4

   Heat a half-inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

5. 5

   Place a piece of meat in the hot oil.

6. 6

   You may be able to cook two pieces at a time, but do not overcrowd the pan.

7. 7

   Cook for 3 minutes per side. Repeat until all the meat has cooked.

8. 8

   Squeeze fresh lemon or lime on the meat when serving. Serve with your favorite side dishes.