Meals Matter

Cube Steak Milanese

Contributed By: EatingWell
Eatingwell

The economical cube steak is elevated to new heights in this recipe. The salad, with chopped arugula, basil, tomatoes, onion and sharp Italian cheese, is the picture of summer simplicity; all it needs is olive oil and lemon to dress it.

Ingredients

4 Plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped

1/2 cup Diced red onion

1/2 teaspoon Salt, divided

1 Egg plus 1 egg white

1/2 cup Plain dry breadcrumbs

1/4 cup Grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese plus 1/4 cup shaved (see Tip), divided

2 tablespoons Minced fresh parsley (optional)

1 pound Cube steak, cut into 4 portions

1/2 teaspoon Freshly ground pepper, divided

6 teaspoons Extra-virgin olive oil, divided

4 cups Baby arugula, chopped

3/4 cup Thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for garnish

Preparation

1. Combine tomatoes, onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl.

2. Whisk egg and egg white in a shallow dish. Combine breadcrumbs, grated cheese and parsley (if using) in another shallow dish. Season steak with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Dip each piece into the egg, allowing excess to drip off into the dish, then dip in the breadcrumb mixture and turn to coat.

3. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the steaks and cook until golden brown on the first side, about 3 minutes. Turn the steaks over, add 1 teaspoon oil and cook until the steaks are cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes more. Transfer to a plate; tent with foil to keep warm.

4. Add 1/4 cup shaved cheese to the tomato mixture. Add the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, the remaining 3 teaspoons oil, arugula, basil and lemon juice; toss to combine. Serve the steaks on beds of the arugula-tomato salad. Garnish with lemon wedges.

Cook's Notes

Tip: Meat-Buying Tips: Make sure that packaged meat isn't past its "sell-by" date and that there's not much moisture in the packaging. Touch it if possible?it should be firm and not soft. Look for bright red (not gray) meat. Vacuum-packed meat will be darker looking and should turn red as soon as it's exposed to air. Use a vegetable peeler to shave hard Italian cheese, such as Parmesan or Pecorino Romano.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Beef
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Italian
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Holiday: Christmas
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 349
Total Fat: 17 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Carbohydrates: 14 g
Protein: 35 g
Vitamin A: 1500 IU
Vitamin C: 15 mg
Calcium: 150 mg
Sodium: 581 mg
Iron: 4.5 mg
Fiber: 2 g