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
In a large saucepan combine the flank steak, bay leaf, salt, and enough water to cover.
Bring the water to a boil and lower to a simmer. Cook for 2 hours.
Remove the meat and allow to cool at room temperature.
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.
Heat a sauté pan over high heat and add the olive oil.
Squeeze out the marinade from the meat and fry for 6 to 8 minutes.
Add the sliced onions and continue to fry for an additional 10 minutes until the beef is crispy.
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.