Name: Bistec Encebollado (Stewed Steak & Onions)
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; ¼ cup white vinegar; 3 cloves garlic, grated or mashed with a pilon; 2 tsp adobo seasoning (can also be store bought); 2 tsp sazon seasoning (can also be store bought); 2 lbs cube steak (or your favorite cut of steak); 3 yellow onions, peeled & sliced into rings; 1 cup water; salt & pepper to taste; optional: cilantro to garnish

Bistec Encebollado (Stewed Steak & Onions)

bistec encebollado in a bowl with rice & maduros

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This Puerto Rican bistec encebollado is a comforting main dish made with stewed steak & onions marinated in a garlicky, spice forward sauce. It's typically made with cube steak and served over white rice with fried brown plantains.

Author: Salima Benkhalti
Prep Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Entree, Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish
Method: Stewed
Cuisine: Puerto Rican, Latin
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup white vinegar
3 cloves garlic, grated or mashed with a pilon
2 tsp adobo seasoning (can also be store bought)
2 tsp sazon seasoning (can also be store bought)
2 lbs cube steak (or your favorite cut of steak)
3 yellow onions, peeled & sliced into rings
1 cup water
salt & pepper to taste
optional: cilantro to garnish

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Instructions

Prep the marinade. In a large bowl combine the oil, vinegar, garlic, adobo & sazon. Mix well.
Marinate the meat. Add the cube steak to the bowl with the marinade, mix well to coat the meat evenly, and cover. Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours, or overnight.
Brown the steak. Heat a caldero or pot with a lid over medium heat. Add the steak and cook for a few minutes, or until the meat begins to brown.
Stew the meat & onions. Add the onions & water on top of the meat. Bring the water to a boil before lowering to a simmer, covering & cooking for 20-30 minutes, or until the onions & beef are fully cooked. Garnish with cilantro. Enjoy with rice & plantains.