Puerto Rican Steak | PUERTO RICAN BISTEC ENCEBOLLADO

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.

Start by marinating the eye of round steak.

Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of sofrito to the steak.

Add 1 teaspoon of adobo seasoning.

Add 2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce.

Add 3 tablespoons of vinegar to the marinade.

Press in cloves of garlic and add 1 teaspoon of oregano.

Mix the marinade well to ensure it coats the steak evenly.

Let the steak marinate for about 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add sliced onions and peppers to the skillet and sauté until they start to brown.

Remove the sautéed veggies from the skillet and set aside.

Add the marinated steak to the skillet and pour in the remaining marinade.

Cook the steak for about 2 minutes on one side until browned.

Flip the steak and cook for another 2 minutes on the other side.

Add the sautéed onions and peppers back on top of the steak.

Add 1/4 cup of water to the skillet for more juice.

Add 2 tablespoons of vinegar for tanginess.

Cover the skillet and cook at medium heat for 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, flip the steak over and cover again.

Cook for an additional 30 minutes at low heat.

After a total of 45 minutes, the dish is ready to serve.

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