Beef schnitzel

Health score
28%
Beef schnitzel
40 min.
5
808kcal

Suggestions


If you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal that combines crispy textures with rich flavors, then look no further than this classic Beef Schnitzel! Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any time you want to impress your family or friends, this dish offers a delightful escape to the heart of German cuisine. With its golden-brown crust and tender, juicy beef, it's no wonder that schnitzel has become a beloved favorite around the world.

The secret to a perfect schnitzel lies in the preparation. By flattening the minute steaks, you're ensuring that they cook evenly and absorb all the delicious flavors from the seasoning. The simple yet effective combination of flour, paprika, and savory breadcrumbs creates a mouthwatering crunch that is simply irresistible. Pairing the schnitzel with a squeeze of fresh lemon elevates the dish, balancing the richness of the meat with a zesty kick.

This recipe serves up to five people, making it ideal for family gatherings or casual dinner parties. At just 808 calories per serving, you can indulge in this decadent dish without the guilt. Ideal served alongside a crisp salad or coleslaw, it's sure to become a household favorite. So roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Ingredients

  •  fat-trimmed beef flank steak thin-cut
  • 50 flour plain
  • tsp paprika 
  •  eggs lightly beaten
  • 250 breadcrumbs dried
  • tsp butter 
  • tsp olive oil 
  • servings lemon wedges 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • rolling pin
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Stretch a piece of cling film over a chopping board, lay the steaks on top of it, then put another piece of cling film on top. Use a rolling pin to bash the steaks until they are really flat and thin.
  2. Mix the flour and paprika with some salt and pepper on a plate.
  3. Put the egg and breadcrumbs on two more plates, then dip the steaks into the flour first, then the egg, then the breadcrumbs.
  4. Heat 1 tsp of butter and 1 tsp of oil in a large frying pan, then cook one of the schnitzels for about 1 min on each side until the breadcrumbs are golden and crispy. Repeat Step 3 for the other schnitzels.
  5. Serve with lemon wedges, salad and coleslaw, if you like.

Nutrition Facts

Calories808kcal
Protein27.61%
Fat50.36%
Carbs22.03%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.1
Glycemic Load
5.57
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
32.280869686085%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.21mg
Hesperetin
0.28mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:807.66kcal
40.38%
Fat:45.05g
69.31%
Saturated Fat:18.59g
116.21%
Carbohydrates:44.34g
14.78%
Net Carbohydrates:41.47g
15.08%
Sugar:3.32g
3.68%
Cholesterol:214.08mg
71.36%
Sodium:541.6mg
23.55%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:55.58g
111.16%
Selenium:76.65µg
109.5%
Zinc:12.66mg
84.41%
Vitamin B3:15.08mg
75.41%
Vitamin B12:4.09µg
68.2%
Vitamin B2:0.88mg
52.04%
Vitamin B1:0.77mg
51.44%
Vitamin B6:1.02mg
50.86%
Phosphorus:457.84mg
45.78%
Iron:7.3mg
40.56%
Manganese:0.55mg
27.38%
Folate:87.56µg
21.89%
Potassium:762.27mg
21.78%
Magnesium:75.09mg
18.77%
Copper:0.34mg
16.89%
Vitamin A:707.25IU
14.14%
Calcium:122.29mg
12.23%
Fiber:2.87g
11.48%
Vitamin K:10.57µg
10.07%
Vitamin E:1.26mg
8.43%
Vitamin B5:0.62mg
6.2%
Vitamin D:0.58µg
3.85%