Crispy Beef Cutlets
Crispy Beef Cutlets
These Crispy Beef Cutlets are a comforting twist on a homestyle favorite. Made with tender ground beef, aromatic seasonings, and a soft bread blend for moisture, each patty is coated in crunchy breadcrumbs and pan-fried to a crisp, golden finish. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, they’re delicious with classic sides or tucked into a sandwich.
🥩 Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| White sandwich bread slices | 3 slices |
| Small onion, quartered | 1 |
| Garlic cloves, pressed | 3–4 |
| Mayonnaise | 1/4 cup |
| Egg | 1 |
| Italian seasoning | 1 teaspoon |
| Salt | 1 teaspoon (or to taste) |
| Black pepper | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Ground beef | 1 ½ lbs |
| Italian-style breadcrumbs | 3/4 cup |
| Olive oil | For pan-frying |
🔪 Instructions:
Serve:
Arrange on a serving platter and enjoy warm. Pair with mashed potatoes, a green salad, steamed veggies, or sandwich buns for a hearty meal.
Soften the Bread:
Submerge the bread slices in water and let soak for 10 minutes. Then squeeze out as much water as possible and discard the excess. Set the softened bread aside.
Blend Aromatics:
In a food processor, pulse the quartered onion and garlic cloves until finely chopped. Add the mayonnaise, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and uniform. Add the wrung-out bread and pulse again until fully combined.
Mix with Beef & Shape Patties:
In a large bowl, combine the seasoned mixture with the ground beef. Mix gently by hand or use a mixer attachment if using the food processor. Be careful not to overmix. Form into 12 meatballs, then roll each one in breadcrumbs. Flatten slightly into patties, about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick.
Pan-Fry the Cutlets:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat (enough to coat the pan). In batches, cook the patties 3–5 minutes per side until crispy, golden, and fully cooked. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat with remaining patties.
