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Bistec Empanizado

Bistec empanizado is a popular Cuban dish that consists of a beef steak that is breaded and then fried.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Resting Time
2 hrs
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 655 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cuban

Ingredients

  • 4 thin top sirloin steaks
  • 1 lemon , juice only
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Sazón GOYA® with garlic
  • 1 onion , chopped
  • salt
  • black pepper , freshly ground
  • 2 eggs , beaten
  • 9 oz galleta molida (Cuban cracker meal), or breadcrumbs
  • vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, season the meat with lemon juice, salt, pepper, and Sazón GOYA® with garlic. Marinate for 2 hours in the refrigerator.
  2. Break the eggs into a dish, and beat well.
  3. Place the cracker meal into another dish.
  4. Pat each steak to remove the excess spices, dip into the beaten egg, and then into the cracker meal.
  5. Heat a large amount of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat, and bring it to a temperature of 340 F (170 ° C).
  6. Place the steaks into the hot oil, and fry on both sides until golden brown.
  7. Serve immediately with rice, fries or sautéed potatoes.