Cuban cube steak - bistec de Palomilla
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
4 mins
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Cook Time
6 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
561 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Cuban
Cuban cube steak - bistec de Palomilla
Description
This dish begins by tenderizing the cube steak if necessary, then marinating it for several hours or overnight in a mixture of fresh lime juice, crushed garlic, salt, and black pepper. This acidic marinade helps soften the meat and infuses it with bright flavor.
When ready to cook, onions are sliced and sautéed in butter and olive oil until lightly browned in one skillet. Meanwhile, the steak is pan-fried in a separate hot skillet with olive oil, cooking a few minutes per side until done to preference. Resting the steak briefly before serving helps retain juices.
The steak is plated topped with the caramelized onions. Traditionally, this dish pairs well with Cuban-style sides such as rice, beans, and fried plantains, capturing the flavors of Cuban home cooking in a straightforward preparation.
Ingredients
- 1 lb cube steak tenderized round steak
- 1 lime juice (ie from 1 lime)
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- ½ onion
- ½ tablespoon butter
- 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil divided
Instructions
- If your steak isn't already tenderized, bash the steak with a tenderizer a few times on each side. Put the steak in a tightly-fitting box or freezer bag and add the lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Toss the steak in the mixture so it is mixed and the steak has some all over. Leave to marinade at least a couple hours but ideally overnight.
- When ready to cook, slice the onion and warm the butter and ½ tablespoon oil in a small skillet over a medium heat. Add the onions and fry until lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, warm another skillet or grill pan to a medium-high heat. Add approx 1tbsp olive oil and once hot, shake off any excess marinade from the steak and add to the pan. Cook for a couple minutes each side, depending on how thick it is and how well done you prefer your steak.
- Let the steak rest a couple minutes before serving, topped with the onions. Goes well with rice and beans and some fried plantains.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 561 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 561kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 170mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 182mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 799mg | 17% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 90IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 7.5mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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