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Carne de Vaca Frita con Cebolla
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Carne de Vaca Frita con Cebolla

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

446
Calories
27g
Protein
29g
Fat
12g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Beef 100g cooked 250
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Wine 2 tbsp cooking wine (30ml) 25
Oregano 1 tsp dried (1.8g) 5
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 lb. of club steak
  • 6 - Onions peeled and sliced thinly
  • 6 to 8 Tablespoons of Adobo seasoning ( Check the Foundation page for recipe)
  • 1/4 teaspoon of oregano
  • 2 to 3 Tablespoons of vinegar
  • 1/4 cup of olive oil + 2 Tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1/4 cup of beef broth or white cooking wine ( Dry )
  • 1 - teaspoon of salt ( optional because you should have enough salt in the Adobo mixture)

Directions

1

Wash meat under cold running water and pat dry with a paper towel.

2

Separate stakes and place on a chopping board between two pieces of wax paper.

3

Beat the stakes with a mallet or the side of a rolling pin to flatten and tenderize.

4

When they have been tenderized rub them on all sides with Adobo and then place in a large bowl or deep dish, once you have seasoned all the stakes add vinegar, oregano, and 2 Tablespoons of olive oil and combine thoroughly. Cover with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator at least 4 hours or over night so that the meat will absorb the seasoning.

5

Place frying pan on high heat and add 1/4 cup of olive oil. place steaks in pan and brown on both sides ( Cook according to your taste rare, medium or well.) Place the cooked stakes in a warm oven until you have completed with all the stakes.

6

Remove all oil from pan and set aside. De glaze pan with beef broth or wine scraping pan to pick up the beef drippings and reduce by half. Remove and save.

7

Wash pan in hot water only do not use soap just a hard brush or a soap less pad and rinse.

8

Place pan back on the range and add about 4 to 5 Tablespoons of the oil you set aside.

9

Raise burner to medium heat and add onions sauté onions but do not over cook, done add the liquid you set aside from de glazing the pan and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes. Pour this mixture over your steaks.

10

This goes well with any white rice and Beans dish or in a sandwich and a salad on the side. Try it with French Fries or Tostones.

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Category:Puerto Rican Recipes

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Category:Puerto Rican Meat Dishes

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