Beef Parmigiana with Creamy Mashed Potatoes
A hearty, crowd-pleasing dish featuring crispy breaded beef topped with savory tomato sauce and melted cheese. Paired with velvety homemade mashed potatoes, it is the ultimate comfort food the whole family will love. Simple enough for a weeknight, impressive enough for guests.
🛒 Ingredients
8 servings
- 1 kg beef round steak or topside
- 500 g potatoes
- 1 onion
- 1 tomato
- 2 eggs
- 100 g grated cheese (gruyère or mozzarella)
- 100 g sliced ham
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Canned corn and peas
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- Breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder
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Directions
- 1
Cut the beef into medium escalopes and season with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- 2
Separate the egg whites from the yolks.
- 3
Beat the whites until stiff peaks form.
- 4
Fold in the egg yolks and mix gently to combine.
- 5
Dip each seasoned beef piece into the egg mixture, coating well.
- 6
Press firmly into breadcrumbs for an even, crispy crust.
- 7
Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, then mash with butter and warm milk until smooth.
- 8
Finely chop the onion, dice the tomato and chop the parsley.
- 9
Sauté the onion in a drizzle of oil, add the tomato and simmer for 5 minutes to build a flavorful sauce.
- 10
Stir in the tomato paste, corn and peas. Pan-fry the breaded beef until golden, top with the warm sauce, cheese and ham, and serve alongside the mashed potatoes.
💡 Chef's Tip
Double-bread the beef by dipping it twice in the egg and breadcrumbs for an extra thick, crunchy crust. Mozzarella adds an irresistible melty stretch over the finished dish.
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