Description
Crispy beef schnitzel made with thin-cut beef, seasoned flour, eggs, and crunchy panko breadcrumbs, pan-fried until golden and juicy. This quick and satisfying dish delivers restaurant-style crispiness with minimal effort.
Ingredients
5 thin-cut beef steaks (about 1/4-inch thick)
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt to taste
Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
2 large eggs, whisked
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more as needed)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Dredge each beef steak in the seasoned flour, shaking off excess, then dip into the whisked eggs.
- Coat the steak thoroughly in panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently so the coating adheres well. Repeat with all steaks.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the breaded steaks in an even layer, working in batches if necessary.
- Cook for about 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through.
- Transfer to a plate and serve immediately while hot and crunchy.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the pan to maintain oil temperature and crispiness.
Press breadcrumbs firmly onto the meat to prevent the coating from falling off.
Serve with lemon wedges, mustard, or your favorite sauce.
For a gluten-free version, use rice flour and gluten-free panko.
Best enjoyed fresh for maximum crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
