Milanesa Napolitana with Mash

Ingredients

Quantities are for one portion.

• 150 gthin beef escalope
• 30 gplain breadcrumbs
• 30 mlwhole milk
• salt and pepper to taste
• 30 gmozzarella cheese, sliced
• 2 tbspvegetable oil
• 10 gbutter
• 150 gpotatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1egg, beaten
• 20 gcooked ham, sliced
• 50 mltomato passata

Method

1. Season the beef with salt and pepper. Dip it thoroughly into the beaten egg, then press firmly into the breadcrumbs until completely coated.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a pan and shallow-fry the breaded beef until golden and crispy on both sides. Transfer to a baking tray.
3. Preheat the grill. Spread the tomato passata over the beef, then layer the ham and the mozzarella on top.
4. Grill until the cheese is beautifully melted and bubbling.
5. Meanwhile, boil the potatoes in salted water until soft. Drain well.
6. Mash the hot potatoes with the butter and milk, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Plate the warm milanesa alongside the fresh mash.