Wife’s “Milanesa”

My Hispanic wife introduced me to her version of milanesa.

She buys the meat, cooks it to a crisp well done, using oil and a cast iron pan. She covers it with fresh squeezed lime during and after cooking and uses a little salt.

I have learned this is not how milanesa is traditionally prepared and served.

Does anyone else have a Hispanic family member who does this? Is this similar to another dish?