USING BEEF AS THE MAIN FOR THIS CLASSIC DISH SATISFIES THAT CRAVING FOR A CHEESY HEARTY MARINARA COVERED PATTY IN A WHOLE NEW WAY.Reimagine the classic Italian-American inspired dish with this easy beef parmesan. Breaded beef served with a tomato sauce and cheese over pasta and a hearty salad.
Contents
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE BEEF
- ▢2 LBS CHUCK ROAST SLICED OR POUNDED THIN
- ▢1 CUP FLOUR
- ▢2 EGGS
- ▢1 TBSP WATER
- ▢1 TSP SALT
- ▢1 ½ CUP BREAD CRUMBS
- ▢¼ CUP COOKING OIL
TO ASSEMBLE BEEF PARMESAN:
- ▢COOKING OIL
- ▢1 JAR MARINARA SAUCE
- ▢2 CLOVES GARLIC MINCED
- ▢½ TSP RED PEPPER FLAKES TO TASTE
- ▢1 CUP SHREDDED ITALIAN CHEESE BLEND
TO SERVE:
- ▢PASTA COOKED TO AL DENTE
- ▢FRESH BASIL
INSTRUCTIONS
PREP THE BEEF:
- Place the flour in a shallow bowl large enough to lay the beef to coat.
- Whisk the egg and water together in a similar sized bowl. Whisk the salt into the flour in a 3rd bowl.
- Arrange your work area with the flour bowl lined up next to the egg wash and finally the breadcrumb mix. Set a wire rack on a baking sheet at the end.
- Working in order, dip the beef one piece at a time into the flour to coat.
- From the flour, shaking off any excess, and dipping it into the egg wash. Let any extra egg drip off.
- Place the beef into the bread crumb mixture and pat the beef to coat and put each piece on the wire rack.
- Place the wire rack into the fridge for at least one hour before cooking.
FRY THE BEEF:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
- In a deep skillet, place enough oil to be about ¼ to ½ inch deep and preheat to 350 to 375 degrees with a candy or oil thermometer.
- Remove the coated beef from the fridge.
- Use a small piece of the beef to test the oil temperature.
- Fry the oil 2 to 3 minutes to a golden brown. Flip and fry for another 2 minutes.
- Transfer each piece to a clean wire rack to drain.
- Repeat the process until all the beef is fried.
ASSEMBLE THE DISH:
- In a small saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil and saute the garlic 30 seconds. Add the marinara sauce and red pepper flakes and heat through.
- Lay the fried beef onto a clean baking dish.
- Sprinkle some parmesan cheese over each piece of the beef.
- Spoon marinara sauce over each portion and top with more cheese.
- Bake for 5 to 7 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
SERVE:
- Serve the beef parmesan over hot pasta tossed with marinara sauce and garnish with fresh basil.
NUTRITION
Serving: 1g | Calories: 620kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 768mg | Potassium: 597mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 148IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 6mg
