Steak and Onions

(Bistec Encebollado)


Known as bistec encebollado throughout the Caribbean, this dish is particularly popular in Puerto Rico. Since the meat cooks so quickly, it's best to use a tender cut, like rib eye or strip steak; filet mignon works too, if you feel like splurging. To save time, have your butcher cut the steak and pound it.

INGREDIENTS

:

2 pounds beef top round, cut into thin slices

1/2 tablespoon salt & black pepper or Homemade Adobo to taste

1/3 cup white vinegar

1 cup olive oil

1/2 cup manzanilla olives, sliced

1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed

1 teaspoon ground cumin

3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped

1 cup green bell pepper strips

2 cups Spanish yellow onion slices

DIRECTIONS:

  • Pound meat to tenderize it.
  • Season with adobo.
  • Combine vinegar and 3/4 cup olive oil.
  • Add olives, oregano, cumin and garlic; set aside.
  • In nonstick skillet, heat remaining 1/4 cup of oil and saute  pepper and onion lightly.
  • Remove pepper and onion with slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Reheat oil remaining in skillet until very hot and sear beef on all sides.
  • Return pepper and onion to skillet with meat.
  • Pour oil-and-vinegar mixture over meat.
  • Cook over medium to low heat, partially covered, for 20 minutes, or until the meat is tender.

BUEN PROVECHO!