Bistec Encebollado
A delicious Latin American and Caribbean favorite. Perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner. The combination of seasonings is perfect. Serve it up with arroz con gandules.
Ingredients
Marinade:
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar (paleo diet: red wine ok)
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoon Kosher salt (paleo diet: sea salt)
- 2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 2 garlic cloves minced
Other ingredients:
- 2 lbs flank steak
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 onions medium, thinly sliced
- ½ cup chicken stock
Instructions
- In a bowl mix together red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, oregano, cumin and garlic cloves.
- Place flank steak in a large freezer bag or a large rectangular glass baking dish. The bag tends to work better but if you use a dish, flip it over a few times while marinating.
- Pour marinade in the bag or over it and refrigerate for about 8-10 hours.
- Prior to cooking, slice steak into ¼" to ½" slices on a bias against the grain of the meat.
- Heat olive oil in skillet on medium heat. Add onions; toss until translucent. Do not brown the onions.
- Add chicken stock and bring to a boil for about 3-4 minutes. Continue to simmer until all the liquid has cooked off and been absorbed by the onions.
- Transfer onion mixture to a bowl.
- In another skillet, place the remaining 1 Tbsp. of olive oil and quickly sauté the pieces of flank steak until medium or well done.
- Place on a serving platter and spoon onion mixture over the beef.
- Serve with arroz con gandules and maduros.
Notes
Frequently Asked Questions:
- How long can I store the cooked bistec encebollado in the refrigerator? Once the beef has cooled you can store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- How do I reheat the bistec? Reheat the bistec encebollado in the microwave for 2-3 minutes and stop to stir every 30-45 seconds until hot. Once reheated do not cool and store again in the refrigerator, consume it right away. So only reheat the amount you will consume.
- Can I freeze the bistec encebollado? Yes, allow the beef to cool and you can freeze in airtight containers for up to 2 months. Thaw completely in the refrigerator and then reheat in the microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 319kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 33gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 888mgPotassium: 607mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 3.1mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 3.3mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
