
What is Bistec Encebollado?
Many people ask, “What is bistec encebollado?” Bistec encebollado is marinated Cuban steak and grilled onions. Many Cubans do not have access to high quality cuts of meat. Therefore, they make the best out of lower quality cuts of meat. For example, bistec is made from top sirloin cut very thin and then pounded to tenderize. If you have access to a spanish market then you can easily find palomilla steak which is beef round that has already been sliced thin. After the steak has been sliced and pounded, it is marinated and then cooked with onions served on top.
As I have been sharing these recipes with you I have noticed how many times I say this is my go to recipe when I don’t know what to make for dinner. I guess I say this because these recipes please the whole family and they are easily prepared.
When short on time bistec checks all of the boxes. It only takes 30 minutes to marinate. It only takes 2-3 minutes cooking time per side. It can be served with just white rice and an avocado salad. If there are leftovers, a bistec sandwich is definitely lunch the next day.
Of course, when time is not a factor I always make cuban steak and black beans. They literally go together like cereal and milk. Also, if you like chicken fried steak then you are going to love bistec empanizado.
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