Easy Go-to for Homemade Mexican Dinner: RIB STEAK recipe| costillas de Res fácil

beef steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork chops

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

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

butter

🥗Healthier: ghee

💰Cheaper: margarine

Ghee is lactose-free and offers a richer flavor.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos are often less expensive.

Vacuum seal beef short ribs and freeze them.

Thaw the beef short ribs and clean them by soaking in water with a handful of salt for about 2 minutes.

Remove excess water and pat dry the beef.

Season the beef with black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, minced garlic, and sea salt flakes.

Drizzle with olive oil and mix gently to coat the beef.

Let the beef set for a minimum of 5 minutes, preferably 15 minutes.

Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until smoking.

Cook the beef short ribs for 1.5 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 1.5 minutes.

Serve with queso fresco on beans and guacamole with tortillas.

Cooking Techniques

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