Milanesa a la Napolitana with Ham, Tomato Sauce and Melted Mozzarella

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-10-09 · Updated 2026-10-09

Thin breaded beef top round cutlets fried until golden, then topped with ham, garlicky tomato sauce and bubbling mozzarella in the classic Buenos Aires style. This Argentine-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, blends beef top round, cut into 4 thin cutlets, eggs, garlic clove, minced (for egg wash) into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 680 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb beef top round, cut into 4 thin cutlets
• 2 eggs
• 1 garlic clove, minced (for egg wash)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups plain breadcrumbs
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
• 1 cup crushed tomatoes
• 2 garlic cloves, minced (for sauce)
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 4 slices sliced cooked ham
• 8 oz mozzarella cheese, sliced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place the cutlets between plastic wrap and pound to 1/4-inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Step 2: Whisk the eggs with the minced garlic and parsley in a shallow dish. Spread the breadcrumbs in another dish.
3. Step 3: Dip each cutlet in the egg mixture, then press firmly into the breadcrumbs to coat. Chill 15 minutes to set the coating.
4. Step 4: Make the sauce: simmer crushed tomatoes, garlic and oregano in a small saucepan for 10 minutes. Season to taste.
5. Step 5: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the cutlets 2-3 minutes per side until golden and the beef is cooked through. Drain on a rack.
6. Step 6: Heat the broiler. Arrange cutlets on a baking sheet. Top each with tomato sauce, a slice of ham and mozzarella.
7. Step 7: Broil 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and lightly browned. Serve hot with fries or a green salad.