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Bife à Milanesa (Brazilian Fried Steak)

(by Nina Ferrari)


1 lb. grass-fed beef (knuckle, tenderloin, or top sirloin)

salt and pepper, to taste

3 cloves garlic, crushed

3 eggs, beaten

almond meal or coconut flour, to taste

olive oil

Season steak with salt, pepper, and garlic, and set aside.

In a deep dish, beat eggs until smooth.

Coat steak in almond meal or coconut flour.

Coat steak in egg mixture.

Then coat steak again in almond meal or coconut flour.

In a frying pan, fry steak in hot olive oil on both sides until golden.

Place steak on paper towel to absorb excess grease before slicing and serving.

Serves 4.


(Read She Fed Me, the story that accompanies this recipe.)

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