Vaca Frita Quick Easy Recipe

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.

Fill the crockpot with water just above the meat and add 2 bay leaves.

Set the crockpot to the meat stew setting and cook until done.

Once cooked, shred the meat.

Heat olive oil in a hot pan.

Saute the shredded meat in the hot pan until it starts getting crispy.

Add chopped onions and garlic to the pan and move it around.

Add a little dash of salt, black pepper, and half a teaspoon of cumin.

Squeeze in the juice of 2 limes for tanginess.

Continue to saute until everything is crispy.

Serve with white rice and tomatoes on the side.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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