Las Palmas Cafe chef whips up classic Cuban dish, Vaca Frita

flank steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chuck roast

Chicken is lower in fat and cost-effective.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Vinegar adds acidity with fewer calories.

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Kidney beans are nutritious and affordable.

fried plantains

🥗Healthier: baked plantains

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Baked plantains reduce oil use and calories.

Boil flank steak with garlic powder and black pepper for an hour until tender.

Shred the boiled flank steak.

Heat olive oil in a skillet until hot.

Add the shredded beef and onions to the skillet and cook until crispy.

Season with salt, black pepper, and minced garlic to taste.

Serve with white rice, black beans, and fried plantains.

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