Vaca Frita

Ingredientes

• flank steak 1.00 lbs cut into 4 equal pieces
• onion(s) 1.00 medium onion cut into quarters
• bay leaves 1.00 bay leaf
• water 4.00 cup
• olive oil 1.00 tbsp divided use 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp
• onion(s) 1.00 large onion thinly sliced
• lime juice 0.25 cup
• garlic 2.00 clove minced
• salt 0.25 tsp
• black pepper 0.25 tsp
• nonstick cooking spray 1.00
• lime 1.00 lime wedges for garnish
• fresh cilantro 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Preparación

1. 1

   In a large saucepan

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   combine the beef

3. 3

   quartered onion

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   bay leaf

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   and water. Bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium low. Cover and simmer until the beef is tender

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   about 1 hour 10 minutes. Transfer the beef to a cutting board and let cool. To save the broth for another use

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   skim any fat and strain the broth

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   discarding the bay leaf. Refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 1 month.

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   Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat Add the sliced onion and cook

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    over medium heat

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    stirring occasionally

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    until the onion is very tender and begins to caramelize

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    about 10 minutes.

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    Meanwhile

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    with two forks

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    shred the beef and transfer to a large bowl. Add the lime juice

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    garlic

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    remaining 1 tsp oil

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    salt

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    and pepper. Let stand 20 minutes.

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    Spray a griddle or nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and heat over mediumhigh heat. Add the beef and caramelized onion and cook

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    turning occasionally

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    until the beef and onions are browned

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    about 8 minutes. Serve garnished with lime wedges and cilantro.