Beef Schnitzel Recipe

Experience the ultimate crispy beef schnitzel! Tender, thinly pounded beef cutlets are coated in a flavorful paprika-spiced breadcrumb crust and pan-fried to golden perfection. Served with zesty lemon wedges, a refreshing salad, and creamy coleslaw – this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Calories 524.5 kcal

Protein 40g

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The Forktionary Kitchen Team

Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Beef Schnitzel

Minute Steaks
All Purpose Flour
1 tablespoon paprika
Salt And Pepper
Eggs
Dried Breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons butter
Olive Oil
Lemon

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How to Make Beef Schnitzel

Place beef cutlets between two sheets of plastic wrap on a cutting board.
Using a meat mallet, pound the cutlets to 1/4-inch thickness.
In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, paprika, salt, and pepper.
In a separate shallow dish, beat eggs.
Place breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish.
Dredge each cutlet in flour, shaking off any excess. Dip in the beaten egg, ensuring full coverage, then coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs.
Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Carefully place cutlets in the hot skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 145°F).
Serve immediately with lemon wedges, salad, and coleslaw.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

53g

Carbs

15g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Beef Schnitzel?

Beef Schnitzel takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Beef Schnitzel?

Beef Schnitzel has approximately 524.5 calories per serving, with about 40 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates and 43 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Beef Schnitzel?

The key ingredients for Beef Schnitzel are Minute Steaks, All Purpose Flour, Paprika, Salt And Pepper, Eggs, Dried Breadcrumbs. See the full list with measurements above.