Crispy Beef Parmigiana Bake

Name: Crispy Beef Parmigiana Bake
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Française
Ingredients: 1 kg (2.2 lb) sirloin beef, sliced into thin cutlets; 1 medium onion, grated; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 1 tsp dried oregano; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 150 g (1½ cups) fine breadcrumbs; 2 egg yolks, beaten; Vegetable oil for frying; 200 g (7 oz) sliced cooked ham; 200 g (7 oz) mozzarella, sliced; 1 can (400 g / 14 oz) tomato sauce with herbs

By Marie Lefebvre · Updated October 27, 2026

Golden breaded beef cutlets topped with ham, gooey melted mozzarella, and rich tomato sauce — this hearty Italo-Brazilian classic brings pure comfort to the dinner table. Simple enough for weeknights, impressive enough for guests, it's a crowd-pleaser the whole family will love.

Prep⏱️ 10 min

Servings👥 10 servings

Difficulty📊 Easy

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🛒 Ingredients

10 servings

1 kg (2.2 lb) sirloin beef, sliced into thin cutlets
1 medium onion, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp sweet paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
150 g (1½ cups) fine breadcrumbs
2 egg yolks, beaten
Vegetable oil for frying
200 g (7 oz) sliced cooked ham
200 g (7 oz) mozzarella, sliced
1 can (400 g / 14 oz) tomato sauce with herbs

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Directions

1
Place beef cutlets between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound to an even thickness. In a bowl, combine the grated onion, garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture all over each cutlet and let marinate for 15 minutes.
2
Dip each marinated cutlet in the beaten egg yolks, then press firmly into the breadcrumbs until evenly coated on both sides. Set aside on a plate.
3
Heat a generous layer of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded cutlets for 3–4 minutes per side until deep golden and crisp. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
4
Preheat the oven to 200 °C / 390 °F (fan-forced). Arrange the fried cutlets in a large baking dish. Layer ham slices on top, then cover completely with mozzarella slices.
5
Spoon the tomato sauce evenly over the mozzarella layer to prevent it from burning. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling. Serve hot straight from the dish.

💡 Chef's Tip

Use a meat mallet to tenderize the cutlets before marinating for the best texture. For extra flavor, add a pinch of chili flakes to the tomato sauce. Leftovers reheat well in the oven at 180 °C for 8 minutes — they taste just as good the next day.