Description
Experience the vibrant taste of Authentic Cuban Vaca Frita, a dish that embodies the soulful flavors of Cuban cuisine. This marinated flank steak is grilled to perfection and paired with caramelized onions for a delightful culinary journey. Each bite bursts with zesty citrus and savory goodness, making it a perfect centerpiece for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs flank steak
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/2 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix lime juice, orange juice, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add flank steak to the marinade and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove steak from marinade (reserve marinade) and sear for 5-7 minutes per side until browned.
- Transfer steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- In the same skillet, add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Shred the rested steak using two forks. Return shredded meat to the skillet with onions and reserved marinade. Cook together until crispy edges form (about 10 minutes).
- Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 oz of Vaca Frita
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg