French · Dinner
Fried Beef Steak in Breadcrumbs
Beef sirloin pounded thin, dredged through flour, egg and fine breadcrumbs, then pan-fried in clarified butter until the crust turns deep golden and crackles. Served with lemon wedges and parsley, this French bistro classic pairs a crisp exterior against a tender juicy centre.
$7
15 minsPrep
8 minsCook
23 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
613Calories
45.3gProtein
34.9gFat
28.8gCarbs
1.3gSugar
1.9gFiber
811mgSodium
331mgChol
16.4gSat Fat
541mgPotassium
86mgCalcium
4.3mgIron
2.4mcgVitamin B12
8mgVitamin C
protein-rich
herb-salt
thirty-min-meals
Instructions
1
Prep
Pound the beef sirloin between plastic wrap to 1/4 inch thickness, then season both sides with salt and pepper.
2
Dredge
Set up three bowls with flour, beaten egg, and panko breadcrumbs. Coat the steak in flour, then egg, then press firmly into breadcrumbs.
3
Rest
Let the breaded steak sit at room temperature for 5 minutes so the coating sets.
4
Fry
Heat the ghee in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering, then fry the steak 3 to 4 minutes per side until deep golden and firm but yielding.
5
Plate
Transfer to a plate, scatter with parsley and set lemon wedges alongside.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 13 oz371g beef sirloin
- 6 tbsp46g all-purpose flour
- 22 large eggs
- 1 cup90g panko breadcrumbs
- 4 tbsp56g ghee
- 11 lemon, cut into wedges
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp parsley
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp1/4 tsp black pepper
