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Breaded Fried Beef — traditional dish from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Main course Meat

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥480kcal
💪32gProtein
🌾30gCarbs
🥑25gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️200 gServing

* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥚 Eggs

Breaded Fried Beef

How to order / say it
Say it Bife à Milanesa — [BEE-fee ah mee-lah-NEH-zah]
Order I'd like the bife à milanesa, please.
Locally Eu gostaria de bife à milanesa, por favor.
Say locally

Breaded and fried beef cutlet, commonly served in Rio.

Why try it?

In Rio, bife à milanesa reflects the city's embrace of international influences, combining Italian and Brazilian flavors. It's a cherished part of family meals and comforting home-cooked fare.

How it tastes

The breaded coating provides a satisfying crunch, enclosing a tender, juicy beef cutlet. It's often served with lime wedges, providing a refreshing citrus contrast.

Origin & History — first documented: 1880

Introduced to Rio de Janeiro in the late 19th century by Italian immigrants, bife à milanesa quickly won local hearts. Its popularity soared as it was adapted to Brazilian tastes and became a staple in both homes and local eateries.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 300 g beef cutlets
  • 🌾 100 g bread crumbs
  • 🥚 2 pieces eggs
  • 🌾 50 g flour
  • 🫒 100 ml olive oil
  • 🍋 1 piece lemon

Method

  1. 1 Pound beef cutlets to an even thickness.
  2. 2 Dust both sides with flour, dip in beaten egg, and coat with bread crumbs.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a skillet and fry cutlets until golden brown on both sides.
  4. 4 Drain on paper towels, garnish with lemon wedges, and serve.
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