Recipes with Milanesa Steak (Easy Gluten‑Free Options)
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Milanesa steak is one of my favorite economical cuts to keep in the freezer. It cooks quickly, works beautifully for roll‑ups, and is easy to turn into two different dinners — especially if you’re gluten‑free like me. Today I’m sharing two simple recipes with milanesa steak: a veggie‑stuffed roll‑up and a next‑day tortilla wrap that uses the leftovers.
What Is Milanesa Steak?
Milanesa steak is a very thinly sliced cut of beef, usually top round or sirloin, sold in packs of 6–8 pieces. Because it’s so thin, it cooks in just a few minutes and is perfect for quick dinners, roll‑ups, or breaded dishes. My versions are gluten‑free and skip the breadcrumbs.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
Here’s everything you’ll need to make these easy gluten‑free milanesa steak roll‑ups.
- 1 package of Milanesa steaks (usually we receive about 8 steaks in one package)
- 1 large onion (I chopped one half, and then sliced the other half)
- 1 green pepper (sliced)
- 1 package of mushrooms (sliced)
- Shredded cheese (this depends on your liking)
- Salt and Pepper to taste
How to Make Milanesa Steak Roll‑Ups
Because the steak is thin, it rolls easily and cooks fast — perfect for busy nights.
As you can see above, I chopped the onion into small pieces. I only did this for half of the onion. The other half of the onion, I sliced.
Once I had the onion cut up, I placed it into a skillet coated with olive oil. The onion cooked while I continued to chop up the rest of my vegetables.
I sliced the green pepper and placed in the skillet with the onion and continued to let them cook.
Since mushrooms take less time to cook, I sliced them last and added them to the skillet with the rest of my veggies.
Then I removed the milanesa from the package and began laying one out at a time on my cutting board and began the process of putting each one together.
When you purchase milanesa, you will find there are several thinly cut steaks in the package. There were eight in this package, and if memory serves, there are always 8 steaks.
That is quite a few roll ups, but I went ahead and made all of the steaks into roll ups. They store well, but I have another video to share with you how I made another meal with the left overs for the next evening.
Be sure not to overstuff your steaks, you want them to stay rolled up. If they are overfilled, they will come a part.
I placed the steak roll ups inside the same pan I used to cook my veggies, no sense creating more work for ourselves. Since the steak is so thin, it does not take a lot of time to cook, about 2 1/2 minutes each side, depending on your stovetop. I usually cook on a lower heat so I do not burn anything so I did cook mine for about 3 minutes each side.
I cut each steak roll up in half, sprinkled a little bit of cheese, and my extra veggies over the top of my milanesa steak roll ups for garnish and said viola, dinner is ready! I can tell you these were another big hit in our home.
This is a pretty easy dish to make despite all of the layering and rolling. Now, if you have a smaller family, you can put the leftovers in the fridge and have the next day for lunch or dinner, or you can use your leftovers in a slightly different way. I opted for a dinner with not a lot of cooking, ok none really! We like those dinners, don't we?
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Find below our second recipe to share with you today. We do not have a recipe card for this one since it is so simple, and you will be using leftovers. Thanks and we hope you enjoy this recipe!
Milanesa Steak Leftover Tortilla Wraps
These tortilla wraps are the easiest second‑day dinner — no cooking required, just warm and enjoy.
I began by taking a gluten free soft tortilla shell and placing it on my work space. I cannot tell you how much I love these cutting boards I picked up several years ago. They really are quite handy! My mess stays contained, my countertops stay nice, and they are really easy for clean up too!
I have found that the best gluten free soft tortillas are from Mission. They taste the most like regular flour tortillas. If you are not gluten free, you can use the flour tortilla of your choice.
Sprinkle a little bit of cheese over your tortilla, this helps "glue" everything together. You will not want to put a lot of cheese on your tortilla since overstuffing will make them come a part.
As the video shows, you will take your steak roll up as you made it the evening before and place onto your tortilla. You will then roll it up inside of the tortilla. You will get your rolling work-out with these dishes 😉.
I decided to make four tortilla steak roll ups. I placed them all inside of our air fryer, set it to 350 degrees, for 7 minutes.
Everything was warmed through, our tortillas were slightly browned, and cheese was melted. As you can see, I decided to make sweet potato chips to go with this dinner. The second night was just as yummy as the first night. No complaints here!
Do you think this would become a hit in your home? We really enjoyed it, and I was happy to only need to cook one time, but get two dinners out of it. I am working hard on sharing those leftover dinners with you.
Variations You Can Try
- Add spinach or kale to the veggie mix
- Use pepper jack cheese for a spicy version
- Swap mushrooms for zucchini
- Add GF breadcrumbs for a crispier roll‑up
- Make air‑fryer roll‑ups instead of skillet
What to Do with Milanesa Steak (More Ideas)
- Stir‑fry strips
- Quick pan‑seared steaks
- Steak tacos
- Steak fajita bowls
- Steak + veggie sheet pan meal
FAQs
Is milanesa steak the same as thin‑sliced beef?
Pretty much! Milanesa is simply very thinly sliced beef, usually top round or sirloin. The thin cut helps it cook quickly and makes it perfect for roll‑ups, breaded dishes, or quick skillet meals.
Can I cook milanesa steak in the air fryer?
Yes, and it works wonderfully. Because the steaks are thin, they cook fast — usually 5–6 minutes at 350°F. If you’re making roll‑ups, place them seam‑side down so they stay together.
How long does milanesa steak take to cook?
Just a few minutes. On the stovetop, I cook mine for 2½–3 minutes per side on medium‑low heat. In the air fryer, they’re done in about 5–7 minutes depending on thickness.
Can I freeze milanesa steak roll‑ups?
Absolutely. Freeze them individually so they don’t stick together. They thaw quickly and reheat beautifully in the air fryer or skillet.
Storage + Leftovers
Milanesa steak roll‑ups store beautifully, which is one of the reasons I love making a full batch at once.
Refrigerator: Store cooked roll‑ups in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezer: Wrap each roll‑up tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Reheat: Warm in a skillet over low heat, or pop them into the air fryer at 325°F for 4–5 minutes.
Leftover ideas: Chop leftover roll‑ups and add them to salads, bowls, or quick stir‑fries. They also make great protein for gluten‑free quesadillas.
More Gluten‑Free Dinner Ideas
If you’re looking for more easy gluten‑free meals, here are a few favorites from our kitchen:
Groceries keep climbing, and gluten‑free ingredients aren’t always the cheapest, so I’m always looking for ways to stretch a meal into two. Milanesa steak makes that easy — one cooking session, two delicious dinners, and no fuss. I hope these recipes bring a little ease (and a lot of flavor) to your week. Enjoy, friends!
