How to cook beef schnitzel

The versatile beef schnitzel is a winner with everyone. When crumbed, it has the perfect balance of flavoursome meat and the tasty crisp crunch of the crumb coating. Delicious at dinner and ideal the next day for lunch in a sandwich.

The cut

Schnitzel is a boneless cut, sliced thinly and typically from the thick flank which can be cooked quickly either as a stir fry with plenty of vegetables or crumbed and pan fried.

How to cook

Best cooking methods – Pan Fry, BBQ, Stir Fry

Preheat the oven to 50°C conventional bake. Place the flour, eggs and panko or bread crumbs into separate bowls. Add the desired herbs to the crumbs and mix to combine. Season the schnitzels. Coat each one in flour, dip in the egg mixture and then coat with the crumb. Repeat with the other schnitzels. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes to help the egg set.

Heat 1 cm of oil in a large frying pan over a high heat. When the oil is hot, add the schnitzels a couple at a time and cook until golden brown. Turn and cook the other side. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels and keep warm in the oven until serving. Serve with your choice of steamed seasonal vegetables or salad.