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Oven Roasted Vacio

Cultural Context

Oven Roasted Vacio is a beloved dish in Paraguay, often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations. This flavorful cut of beef represents the country's rich culinary tradition, where grilling and roasting are central to the dining experience. Today, variations of vacio can be found in many Latin American countries, showcasing local spices and cooking methods, making it a versatile favorite across the region.

ParaguayanPYmain
120 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 flank steak, about 2 to 2½ pounds
2 teaspoons ground or freshly cracked black pepper, divided
2 teaspoons freshly cracked sea salt or kosher salt, divided
1 lemon or lime, zested, then cut in half

vacio beef

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers similar health benefits and can be more affordable.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol, while white wine is often less expensive.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme and oregano can provide similar aromatic qualities.

1

Leave the Vacio at room temperature for an hour before proceeding to cook.

2

Move an oven rack as close to the broiler as possible. Preheat the broiler.

3

Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place an oven-safe wire rack inside the baking sheet.

4

Season each side of the meat with 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper.

5

Sprinkle the zest of 1 lemon on both sides, and then massage with your hands to distribute the seasonings, pressing the salt, black pepper, and lemon zest into the surface of the meat.

6

Place the steak on the prepared wire rack. Add the baking sheet to the oven rack and broil until nicely brown, about 5 to 6 minutes, watching closely to avoid overcooking.

7

Squeeze 1/2 lemon or lime juice over the steak. Flip the steaks and squeeze the remaining 1/2 lemon or lime juice over the steak.

8

Broil until nicely brown, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove the steaks when a meat thermometer reads 125-130 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare.

9

Place the steaks on a cutting board tented with aluminum foil, and let them rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingroasting

Equipment Needed

rimmed baking sheetaluminum foiloven-safe wire rackmeat thermometer

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Also Known As

Vacio al hornoRoast Flank Steak

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