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How To Make Cuban Beef Sandwiches Made With Instant Pot Shredded Beef By Bobby Flay

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Cuban Beef Sandwiches

Cultural Context

Originating from the vibrant streets of Havana, the Cuban Beef Sandwich, or Cubano, reflects the island's rich culinary heritage, blending Spanish, African, and Caribbean influences. Traditionally enjoyed as a hearty lunch or snack, this sandwich is a staple in Cuban cuisine, often found in cafes and restaurants. Today, its popularity has spread globally, inspiring variations that cater to different tastes while maintaining its signature flavors.

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45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 lbs skirt steak
1 lb bottom round or top round
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup peppers, sliced
1 cup onions, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup Sherry wine
1 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup olives, sliced
2 tablespoons capers
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons mustard
1 loaf Cuban bread
4 oz manchego cheese, sliced
1/2 cup pickled onions
4 tablespoons butter

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

Cuban bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white sandwich bread

Whole grain bread offers more fiber and nutrients.

Swiss cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

pickles

🥗Healthier: cucumber slices

💰Cheaper: relish

Cucumber slices provide crunch with fewer calories.

mustard

🥗Healthier: honey mustard

💰Cheaper: yellow mustard

Honey mustard adds sweetness without extra cost.

1

Use skirt steak or bottom/top round beef, season with coriander, cumin, salt, and pepper, and crust in a cast iron pan.

2

Prepare sofrito with peppers, onions, and garlic, then place in a pressure cooker.

3

Add Sherry wine, chicken stock, and golden raisins to the pressure cooker.

4

Cover and cook in the pressure cooker for about 45 minutes.

5

Shred the cooked beef with two forks until it falls apart.

6

Add olives, capers, lemon juice, and cilantro to the shredded beef and mix well.

7

Spread a mixture of beef broth, mayonnaise, and mustard on Cuban bread.

8

Layer the beef mixture, manchego cheese, and pickled onions on the bread.

9

Brush the outside of the sandwich with butter and grill until crusty.

Cooking Techniques

grillingtoasting

Equipment Needed

grillsandwich pressspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Cuban SandwichCubano

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