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.

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Course: Main dish

Cuisine: Latin American

Keyword: beef, cebolla, flank steak, onions, Puerto Rican, steak

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

Servings: people

Calories: 319kcal

Author: Analida Braeger

Ingredients

Marinade:

¼ cup red wine vinegar (paleo diet: red wine ok)
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 tsp Kosher salt (paleo diet: sea salt)
2 tsp oregano
1 Tbsp cumin
2 garlic cloves minced

Other ingredients:

2 lbs flank steak
2 Tbsp 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.

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