Bistec Encebollado
This traditional Bistec Encebollado, or steak an onions, is cooked to perfection. The meat is tender and juicy and the onions are caramelized and mixed with mouth watering spices.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Refrigerate20 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Cuban
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 245kcal
- 1-2 thinly sliced bottom round steaks
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp cilantro
- 3 tsp olive oil
- 3 tsp lemon or lime juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- pinch of sugar for the onions
- salt and pepper to taste
In a bowl, place your thinly sliced onions, cilantro, fresh garlic, olive oil, and mix, set aside
Season steak with garlic powder, salt and pepper
Place steak in the bowl with onions and squeeze some fresh lemon juice and mix
Refrigerate steak and onions for about 20-30 minutes
Drizzle some oil into a hot iron skillet over medium heat and throw in your onions, cilantro, and garlic mixture
Sprinkle a pinch of sugar over the onions and stir
Remove the onions and place the steak on the skillet and cook for about a minute on each side
Place onions back in the skillet to warm them up a bit for about 20 seconds
Remove the steak and onions and Enjoy!
Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 478mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 5.4mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2.5mg