¡Vaca Frita! ¡Receta Cubana! 🇨🇺 👩🏻‍🍳

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.

Marinate the flank steak with lime juice, garlic, bay leaves, and some salt for a period of time.

Sear the marinated steak in a skillet with olive oil until browned on both sides.

Remove the steak and let it rest before shredding it.

In the same skillet, sauté the onions and bell peppers until soft.

Add the shredded steak back to the skillet with cumin, remaining salt, and black pepper; cook until heated through.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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