A delicious and flavorful Cuban dish featuring pan-fried shredded beef, marinated with lime and garlic, and crisped to perfection. Perfect for a hearty meal.
Preparation time
30min
Cooking time
1h 30min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 900 g beef flank steak
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 6 garlic cloves
- 120 ml lime juice
- 1 onion
- 1 tsp salt
- 60 ml vegetable oil
- 500 ml water
Directions
Step 1
Place the beef flank steak in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
Step 2
Remove the beef from the pot and let it cool. Shred the beef into thin strips.
Step 3
In a large bowl, mix the shredded beef with lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onions and cook until they are translucent.
Step 5
Add the marinated beef to the skillet and cook until the beef is crispy and browned, about 10-15 minutes.
Step 6
Serve the pan-fried beef hot with your choice of sides.