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    Milanesa Paraguaya

    A thin beef cutlet in a crisp, golden breadcrumb crust, fried and finished with lemon — the Paraguayan weeknight favorite, often served with mandioca.

    ⏱ 20 minPrep time
    🔥 15 minCook time
    🍽 4Servings
    🏷 DinnerCategory
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    The milanesa arrived in Paraguay with European immigrants and became a household staple: thin cuts of beef pounded tender, breaded, and fried until shattering crisp. In Paraguay it’s usually served with a pile of boiled mandioca or fries and a squeeze of lemon — and it’s the dinner that kids and adults both get excited about.

    Thin, crisp, and bright with lemon

    The crust is golden and crackly, clinging to a thin, tender piece of beef that stays juicy inside. The lemon is essential — it cuts through the fried richness and makes every bite bright. Simple, fast, and universally loved.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Season the pounded cutlets with salt and pepper on both sides.
    2. Whisk the eggs with the garlic, parsley, and a pinch of salt in a shallow dish, and mix the breadcrumbs with the Parmesan on a plate.
    3. Dredge each cutlet in the egg, letting the excess drip off, then press both sides into the breadcrumbs until evenly coated.
    4. Let the breaded cutlets rest 10 minutes on a rack so the crust adheres.
    5. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and fry the cutlets for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until deep golden and crisp.
    6. Drain on paper towels, sprinkle with a little salt, and serve hot with lemon wedges and mandioca or fries.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Resting the breaded cutlets before frying is the trick that keeps the crust on the meat. Leftovers keep 2 days refrigerated and re-crisp in a 400°F oven for 5 minutes.

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    Recipe details

    Prep20 min
    Cook15 min
    Servings4
    CategoryDinner
    PublishedAugust 17, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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    Hi, I'm Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes. Simple, tested comfort food for real weeknights, written down the way grandma would. Pull up a chair. More about me →

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