#Vaca #Frita - Skirt Steak with Mojo Cubano. Super quick, easy, and tasty.

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.

Heat 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil in a frying pan over low temperature for about 5 minutes.

Add chopped onion to the pan and cook until softened.

Add 3-4 cloves of pressed garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, being careful not to burn it.

Stir in 1/4 cup of finely chopped cilantro and 1 tablespoon of salt, mixing well.

Add the juice of 2 lemons or limes and turn off the heat, transferring the mixture to a different container to stop the cooking process.

Season 3 pieces of flap meat with salt and black pepper on each side.

Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add 1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil.

Saute the meat for about 2 minutes on each side until golden on the outside and tender inside.

Serve the meat with white rice, black cuban style beans, and avocado.

Cooking Techniques

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