CEMITA MILANESA

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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 thin beef bottom round or knuckle steaks (about 6 ounces each)
Seasoned meat tenderizer, for sprinkling
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1/2 cup store-bought breadcrumbs (such as Bimbo or El Mexicano)
2 pinches of dried Italian seasoning
1 pound lard, for frying
4 cemita or other sesame rolls, split and toasted
2 avocados, pitted, peeled and sliced
Kosher salt
Olive oil, for drizzling
Diced yellow onions and pickled red jalapeños, for topping
16 thin slices queso blanco or queso fresco
Handful of shredded or pinched queso Oaxaca
Papalo herbs, for topping (optional)

Steps:

For the milanesa: Put the meat on a large plate, sprinkle all over with meat tenderizer and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Whisk the eggs in a medium bowl, then whisk in the milk. In another bowl, mix both breadcrumbs and the Italian seasoning. Dip the meat in the egg mixture and soak it for 15 seconds, then remove and dredge in the breadcrumb mixture to coat on both sides. Transfer to a plate and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes.
Melt the lard in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the breaded meat and cook until golden brown, flipping halfway through, about 3 minutes. Transfer the milanesa to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Place the milanesa on the bun bottoms. Lay the avocado over each milanesa, then season with salt and drizzle with olive oil. Top with yellow onions and pickled jalapeños, then add the queso blanco or queso fresco, followed by the queso Oaxaca. Sprinkle with herbs, if using, then add the bun top.