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Delicious Cachopo Recipe - Spanish Stuffed Beef Cutlet
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Easy Cachopo Recipe - Crispy & Delicious, Perfect for Weeknights

Craving a satisfying and simple meal? This cachopo recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor at home. Crispy, golden-brown, and filled with savory ham and gooey cheese, it's perfect for busy weeknights. Follow our easy steps for a foolproof and delicious homemade cachopo!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 cachopos
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Spanish
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cachopo Ingredients
  • 4 Beef fillets thin, 4-6 ounces each
  • 4 slices Serrano ham or Prosciutto
  • 4 slices Manchego cheese or Swiss, Gruyère, mozzarella
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups Breadcrumbs panko or regular
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Black pepper
  • 0.5 cup Olive oil for frying

Equipment

  • 1 Meat Mallet or Rolling Pin For tenderizing beef
  • 3 Shallow Dishes For breading station
  • 1 Large Skillet For frying
  • 1 Wire Rack or Paper Towels For draining excess oil
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Method
 

  1. Place beef fillets between plastic wrap. Pound to ¼ inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Lay two fillets flat. On one, layer ham and cheese, leaving edges. Top with other fillet to sandwich.
  3. Prepare three dishes: flour, whisked eggs, breadcrumbs.
  4. Dredge in flour, dip in egg, coat in breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere.
  5. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high. Fry cachopos 3-4 mins per side, until golden and cheese melted. Don't overcrowd.
  6. Remove, drain on rack or paper towels. Rest briefly. Serve halved or quartered.

Notes

Cheese Variety: Use Swiss, Gruyère, or mozzarella if Manchego is unavailable.
Ham Alternatives: Prosciutto or cooked ham slices can substitute Serrano ham.
Breadcrumb Options: Regular breadcrumbs work, or gluten-free for dietary needs.
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