Made by coating thin steaks in seasoned bread crumbs and frying them until crispy, Milanesa steak is a popular Latin American recipe that will make your steak night a little more fun.

Ingredients

• 1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 4 beef top round steaks (4 ounces each), 1/4-in. thick
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• oil for deep-fat frying
• 4 lemon wedges

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Sprinkle half of the seasoning mixture on each sides of steaks. Combine the remaining seasoning mixture and breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl. Place flour and egg in separate shallow bowls.
2. Dip steaks in flour to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg, then in crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere.
3. In a deep skillet, heat 1/2 in. of oil to 375°. Fry steaks, a few at a time, until golden brown, 3-4 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, serve with lemon wedges.