Colombian · Dinner · Medium
Breaded Steak (Lomo de Res Apanado)
- Total
- 3 hr 50 min
- Prep
- 3 hr 30 min
- Serves
- 6
- Calories
- 500
Thin beef cutlets marinate with onion, garlic and cumin, then fry in a parsley-speckled breadcrumb coating until crisp and golden.
Pounding the meat evenly makes Breaded Steak (Lomo de Res Apanado) cook quickly without a tough center. The aromatic marinade seasons the beef before a dry flour layer helps egg and breadcrumbs adhere.
Drain the cutlets well before breading and use a thermometer to keep the oil steady. Overcrowding cools the pan and leaves the coating oily instead of crisp.
Method
Pound beef top round to an even 1/4 inch between sheets of parchment. Blend onion, garlic, scallions, cumin, lime juice, water, salt and black pepper into a paste. Coat the cutlets and refrigerate for .
Scrape excess marinade from the beef. Put flour, beaten eggs and breadcrumbs mixed with parsley in three shallow dishes. Coat each cutlet in flour, then egg, then crumbs, pressing gently.
Heat vegetable oil 1/4 inch deep in a wide skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry cutlets in three batches for per side until golden and at least 145°F inside. Drain on a rack and rest for before serving.
Forkue tips
- A rack keeps the bottom crust from steaming; paper towels can soften it if the cutlets sit too long.
Storing and reheating
Refrigerate for 3 days. Reheat on a rack at 400°F (200°C) until hot and crisp. Freeze cooked cutlets between parchment sheets for 2 months.
Kitchen gear
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Breaded Steak (Lomo de Res Apanado): FAQ
Can I use sirloin?
Yes. Pound it to the same even thickness so the coating and meat finish together during the short fry.
Why is the coating falling off?
A wet marinade layer can prevent adhesion. Scrape it off, press the crumbs firmly and avoid turning the cutlets repeatedly.
How do I store and reheat Breaded Steak (Lomo de Res Apanado)?
Refrigerate for 3 days. Reheat on a rack at 400°F (200°C) until hot and crisp. Freeze cooked cutlets between parchment sheets for 2 months.
How long does Breaded Steak (Lomo de Res Apanado) take?
About 3 hr 50 min in total: 3 hr 30 min prep and 20 min cooking.
What do I need to make Breaded Steak (Lomo de Res Apanado)?
The key ingredients are beef top round, onion, garlic, scallions, ground cumin and lime juice, plus pantry basics.
Any tips for Breaded Steak (Lomo de Res Apanado)?
A rack keeps the bottom crust from steaming; paper towels can soften it if the cutlets sit too long.
