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STEAK & ONIONS Puerto Rican Style - Bistec Encebollado 🤤

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Bistec Encebollado

Cultural Context

Bistec Encebollado is a traditional Mexican dish that showcases the rich flavors of beef and onions. It is often served with rice and beans, making it a staple in many households. The dish reflects the culinary practices of using simple ingredients to create hearty meals, prevalent in Mexican cuisine. Variations exist across regions, with some adding spices or different types of meat.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb cube steak
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 cups onions
1 cup water

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

beef steak

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Turkey is lower in fat; pork is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point; canola is budget-friendly.

1

Start with cube steak and create a marinade using equal parts olive oil and rice vinegar.

2

Marinate the steak for about 20 minutes.

3

In a skillet, add more olive oil and the marinated steak.

4

Cover the skillet and let the steak release its own water.

5

Do not add water until the steak has reduced its water by half.

6

Once reduced, add more onions and extra water to the skillet.

7

Cover again and let it cook for another 20 minutes until the steak is tender enough to cut with a spoon.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingsautéingresting

Equipment Needed

skilletknifecutting boardmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Steak with Onions
Local Name: Bistec Encebollado

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