Puerto Rican Steak and Onions (Bistec Encebollado) 4K

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.

Wash hands before starting.

Marinate the beef cube steak with adobo seasoning, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and olive oil. Cover completely.

Let the beef marinate for at least a few minutes (ideally a day or a few hours).

Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat to cook the onions.

Add sazon goya to the oil for flavor and color.

Slice the onions and add them to the heated oil, cooking for 2-3 minutes until soft.

Add the marinated beef to the pot with the onions, overlapping if necessary.

Pour in 1 cup of white vinegar and 1 cup of water.

Cover and cook on medium heat for about 30 minutes, checking occasionally.

Season to taste with salt if needed during cooking.

Prepare sweet plantains by peeling and cutting them into pieces.

Heat oil for frying the plantains, adjusting the temperature as necessary.

Fry the plantains until golden brown, adjusting the heat to avoid burning.

Serve the beef and onions with rice and fried plantains.

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