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Breaded beef fillet served in crispy breadcrumbs
Crispy breaded beef fillet with mashed potatoes and salad

Breaded Beef Fillet Steaks

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
Breaded beef fillet? It might seem sacrilegious at first to hide the noblest cut of beef in breadcrumbs, but turn-of-the-century bourgeois cuisine favoured this method. The contrast between the butter-soft texture of the fillet (tenderloin) and the crunchy coating is a truly unique experience. The goal here isn't to tenderise the meat (as it's already tender), but to seal in the flavours and play with textures. A true hedonistic dish where quality ingredients meet home-style comfort.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 780 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Sharp knife
  • Frying pan
  • Tongs or fork for turning

Allergen Information

⚠️ Cereals containing gluten
⚠️ Eggs

Instructions

1 ✓

Cut the fillet into finger-thick (approx. 1.5-2 cm) slices. Press lightly ONLY with your palm or the flat side of a mallet, forbidden to beat it!

Tip: Fillet fibres are loose; if you beat them apart, the meat loses its structure and juice.
2 ✓

Season freshly with salt and pepper.

Tip: Salt immediately before breadcrumbing so it doesn't draw moisture from the meat (osmosis).
3 ✓

Bread it: flour, beaten egg, breadcrumbs.

Tip: Ensure the coating covers everywhere, because where there's a hole, meat juices will escape.
4 ✓

Fry in plenty of hot oil for max. 2-3 minutes per side.

Tip: Cooking time is shorter than for average schnitzel. As soon as the crumbs are golden brown, the meat inside is perfect.
5 ✓

Serve immediately, do not rest covered, as the steam softens the coating.

Tip: Tartare sauce or a light potato salad goes well with it.

Recipe FAQ

How well done should it be?
It's a matter of taste, but fillet doesn't benefit from being overcooked (shoe leather). It's hard to see because of the breadcrumbs, so timing is key: aim for medium or medium-well to keep it juicy.

Ingredients

  • 600 g beef fillet (centre cut)
  • 100 g plain flour
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 150 g breadcrumbs
  • 500 ml oil (for frying)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp ground pepper