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Cuisine : Carribean : Main Dishes : Meat : : Vaca Frita - Stir Fried Cuban Beef
Author: Simple Foodie

Vaca Frita

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Vaca Frita

Prep Time: 2 hrs
Cooking Time: 15 mins
Servings: 6

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Vaca Frita. This is an amazing beef dish. Juicy. Crispy. Citrus flavor. Awesome. This Cuban recipe is a gift.

Ingredients


flank steak 2 1/2 lbs
bay leaf 1
salt 1 tsp to taste
salt 1 tsp to taste
lime juice 1/4 cup
lemon juice 1/4 cup
garlic clove 3 diced
black pepper 1/2 tsp to taste
olive oil 1/2 cup
onion 1 sliced thin
Italian parsley 2 Tbsps chopped


Directions

  1. In a large saucepan combine the flank steak, bay leaf, salt, and enough water to cover.
  2. Bring the water to a boil and lower to a simmer. Cook for 2 hours.
  3. Remove the meat and allow to cool at room temperature.
  4. Once cooled shred the meat and place in a plastic bag and add the lime juice, lemon juice, diced garlic, salt, and pepper. Allow to marinated for at least 1 hour to overnight.
  5. Heat a sauté pan over high heat and add the olive oil.
  6. Squeeze out the marinade from the meat and fry for 6 to 8 minutes.
  7. Add the sliced onions and continue to fry for an additional 10 minutes until the beef is crispy.
  8. Garnish with parsley and serve.


Notes

If you cannot get the desired crispy effect from frying the beef. Place under the broiler in an oven proof pan for 3 to 5 minutes.


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