Bistec encebollao, also known as bistec a caballo, is a classic Latin American dish of thinly sliced steak served atop a bed of sautéed onions. This delicious and hearty dish is popular in many countries, including Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Peru. It's a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. The key to making a great bistec encebollao is to use high-quality ingredients and to cook the steak to perfection.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
BISTEC ENCEBOLLAO
Use any cut of steak when making this easy beef stew. Marinated in oil, oregano, vinegar, and onions, this is a great meal for a busy weeknight. A staple in Puerto Rican cooking. Serve with white rice and tostones. Water can be used in place of beef stock if desired.
Provided by HANZOtheRAZOR
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef
Time 4h55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large resealable bag, combine the steak, olive oil, garlic, oregano, sazon seasoning, onions, vinegar, beef stock, and salt. Seal and shake to mix. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or up to a couple of days.
- When you are ready to cook, dump the entire contents of the bag into a large deep skillet. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the beef is fork tender, about 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 80.7 mg, Fat 32.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 586.5 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
BISTEC ENCEBOLLADO - STEAK & ONIONS
A Flavorful Main Course Bistec Encebollado, or steak and onions, is a spiced, flavorful skillet steak prepared with a classic Adobo-garlic rub. Bistec Encebollado takes its delicious flavor from our homemade marinade, made quickly and easily using GOYA® condiments you already love.This steak and onion recipe is sure to delight your family with its simple, but deep, flavor and satisfying combination of textures.
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Step 1 In a large bowl, mix together vinegar, adobo, pepper and oregano. Add steak and onions to oil mixture, tossing to combine. Cover beef; transfer to refrigerator. Marinate at least 1 hr., or up to 12 hrs. Step 2 Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef, onions, and marinade to the pan; cover the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions turn translucent and beef is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Step 3 Evenly divide meat among serving dishes; top with onions and drizzle with sauce.
BISTEC ENCEBOLLADO (CUBAN STEAK AND ONIONS)
This is very popular dish in some of the Caribbean islands such as Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Dominican Republic. Although it is essentially the same dish, each island has a different touch of flavor. In my family, we traditionally serve this dish with white rice, salad, and fried plantains.
Provided by Elsie
Time 1h35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Sprinkle over steak slices on all sides to season. Transfer steak to a resealable plastic bag and add sliced onions, vinegar, and onion powder. Move steaks around to combine with the marinating ingredients. Seal the bag and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add steak and onion mixture; cook and stir until steak is browned and onions are soft, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from the skillet and keep warm.
- Add beef broth, sofrito, and garlic to the skillet and cook over medium heat until garlic is golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add steak and onions back to the skillet, cover, and simmer over low heat until onions and steak are cooked through, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 65.7 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 35.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 838.2 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
BISTEC ENCEBOLLADO
Provided by Food Network
Time 8h20m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Mix all the adobo ingredients and set aside. Slice the piece of beef in 3 to 4 pieces against the grain and pound thin. Season generously with the adobo, mashed garlic, some onion slices, olive oil and marinate overnight in the refrigerator. In a large skillet places 2 teaspoons of olive oil and heat until it reaches its smoke point, lightly brown the beef pieces and set aside. Add the onions, caramelize lightly or dark depending on personal preference, once color has been obtained from the onions add the vinegar, stock and butter. Let all the butter melt and incorporate with the rest of the ingredients in the skillet and cover with a tight lid. Cook until tender and juicy (approximately 1 minute). To serve, arrange alternate layers of beef and onions over the green beans and top with the allumette fries. Some of the remaining liquid on the skillet can be poured as a thin sauce.
BISTEC ENCEBOLLADO (PUERTO RICAN STEAK AND ONIONS)
Bistec encebollado is a traditional Puerto Rican recipe featuring cube steak marinated in a flavor-packed combo of onions, sofrito and vinegar, before being stewed in a savory tomato based sauce. It's pure Puerto Rican comfort food.
Provided by Delish D'Lites
Categories Entree Main Course
Time 2h45m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut the cube steaks into strips and place them into a bowl or ziplock bag. Add 1 tbsp of olive oil, the vinegar, sazon, adobo and oregano. Toss to coat, and marinate for 1-2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Heat a Dutch oven or caldero over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp of olive oil, the sofrito, and the marinated beef. Stir for 3-4 minutes to begin browning the meat.
- Add the onions, tomato sauce, water and chicken bouillon. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the bistec encebollado to a simmer, cover with a lid and cook for 40-45 minutes, or until the beef is tender.
- Serve with white rice and fried plantains.
CUBAN STEAK (BISTEC ENCEBOLLADO)
This recipe was found online icuban.com by Three Guys from Miami. This recipe adds a touch of lime and fresh cilantro to give the dish a Cuban flavor. This sounds like my kinda of steak!! Posting for ZWT.
Provided by diner524
Categories Steak
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Using a meat mallet, place the steaks between two pieces of wax paper and pound out to a thickness of 1/4 inch.
- Heat a small amount of oil in a frying pan at low heat. Sauté onions briefly! They should still be slighty crisp. Remove onions.
- Sprinkle each steak with Adobo seasoning and black pepper and rub into steaks. Sauté the garlic for one minute in a small amount of olive oil, . Add steaks and sauté to desired doneness in olive oil(or you could grill your steaks). Remove steaks. Deglaze the pan by adding the lime juice and continuing to heat, stirring constantly. Cook long enough to reduce (thicken) somewhat.
- Cover each steak with the fried onions. Pour sauce over steaks and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
BISTEC ENCEBOLLADO (STEAK AND ONIONS)
This is a Caribbean version of steak and onions which is popular in the Dominican Republic. This is great served with rice and a nice green salad!
Provided by Kim127
Categories Steak
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, oregano, garlic and one tablespoon of the olive oil. Mix together to form paste and rub the paste on both sides of the steak.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add one tablespoon of olive oil. Add the steaks and cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Remove to a plate and set aside.
- Add the last tablespoon of olive oil to same skillet and reduce heat to medium. Add the sliced onion, stirring frequently to scrape up any browned bits. Cook until onions are soft, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in apple cider vinegar.
- Slice steak into thin strips and return meat and any juices back to skillet with onions. Stir to heat through. Serve!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.8, Fat 27.1, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 103.8, Sodium 378.1, Carbohydrate 6.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.4, Protein 37.2
Tips:
- Choose flank steak or skirt steak for the best results.
- Slice the steak against the grain to make it more tender.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the steak thinly.
- Marinate the steak in a flavorful marinade for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Cook the steak over high heat to get a nice sear.
- Don't overcook the steak, or it will become tough.
- Serve the steak with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Bistec encebollao is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a great way to use up leftover steak, and it is also a budget-friendly meal. The steak is marinated in a flavorful marinade and then cooked over high heat until it is tender and juicy. The onions are caramelized and add a delicious sweetness to the dish. The combination of the steak and onions is simply irresistible. Serve bistec encebollao with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or vegetables, and enjoy!
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