THE BEST Bistec Encebollado Recipe (Puerto Rican Steak & Onions) + Sofrito Recipe IN DESCRIPTION BOX

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.

Place the steak in a bowl and add 1/4 cup of vinegar.

Cut 1 to 2 onions into rings and add them to the bowl.

Add dry ingredients: oregano, Goya adobo seasoning, black pepper, and Goya sauce.

Add minced garlic or substitute with 2 teaspoons of garlic powder if needed.

Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil and mix the steak to coat it with the marinade.

Seal the bowl with aluminum foil or place in a ziplock bag and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.

After marinating, heat the stove to just below high.

Cook the steak for 2 minutes on each side, ensuring not to overcrowd the skillet.

After 4 minutes, check that the onions are caramelized and the meat is fully cooked, then remove from the skillet.

Add more steak and onions to the skillet, cooking them together.

Pour the leftover juice from the bowl over the meat and onions to enhance flavor.

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