VACA FRITA RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by montero766
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Instructions: Place the steak in a pot or deep pan, and just enough water until the beef is covered. Add the bay leaves and peppercorns. Cover the pot, and simmer until the meat is tender, about 1 ½ hours. Remove pot from heat, and allow the contents to cool down. When the steak is still warm but not especially hot, remove it from the pot. On a plate or in a nonreactive container, shred the beef using two forks, or pull the beef apart using your fingers. Add the seasonings, sherry and lime juice, and mix them into the beef using your hands. Set aside. Add two tablespoons of olive oil to a frying pan over medium heat. Add onions, bell peppers, and sautee until the onions are tender (about 5-8 minutes). Turn the heat up to medium-high, then add the shredded beef. Cook the beef for 5-15 minutes, until it is crispy. Remove from heat and serve with lime wedges. It can be served by itself, with white rice on the side, or with moros y cristianos. Serves 4-6. Cooking Variations For some, it is common to place the cooled pot in the fridge after the meat has simmered, and let it marinate overnight before frying the following day. The leftover beef broth can also be used for soups or other recipes. Rather than shred the beef, some Cubans will simply cut the meat (with the grain) into small strips after simmering. In that case, after cutting the beef you will want to pound it with a mallet until the pieces are about half as thick as before. Not everyone cooks vaca frita with bell peppers, so it's not uncommon to leave them out. And although some cooks will add a splash of lime juice to the beef immediately after cooking, adding lime wedges means people can squeeze juice on as they see fit.
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Boitumelo Bistey
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the results were amazing. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the mojo sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.
Dingo Bingo
[email protected]This vaca frita recipe is a great way to use up leftover flank steak. The meat was tender and juicy, and the mojo sauce was the perfect addition. I served it with rice and beans and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.
James Alan
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The meat is always tender and juicy, and the mojo sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and sour. I highly recommend this recipe.
Mark Hilton
[email protected]This vaca frita recipe is a keeper! The meat was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the mojo sauce was the perfect complement. I served it with rice and beans and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.
Lufuno Prince
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The meat was fall-apart tender and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I served it with rice and beans and it was a hit with my family.
agboghoroma mayuku
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the results were amazing. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the mojo sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.
Mohammed Lemar
[email protected]This vaca frita recipe is a great way to use up leftover flank steak. The meat was tender and juicy, and the mojo sauce was the perfect addition. I served it with rice and beans and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ashirarhumvlog
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The meat is always tender and juicy, and the mojo sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and sour. I highly recommend this recipe.
Rock Baba
[email protected]This vaca frita recipe is a keeper! The meat was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the mojo sauce was the perfect complement. I served it with rice and beans and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.
Full chotiya Chariyaa
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The meat was fall-apart tender and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I served it with rice and beans and it was a hit with my family.
Mourad Sheriff
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Cuban food, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm so glad I did. The meat was tender and flavorful, and the mojo sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Steven Rench
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover flank steak. The meat was tender and juicy, and the mojo sauce was the perfect addition. I served it with rice and beans and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.
Zarrog Ali
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the results were amazing. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the mojo sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.
Chyna Matthews
[email protected]This vaca frita recipe is a keeper! The meat was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the mojo sauce was the perfect complement. I served it with rice and beans and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.
md amdadul
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The meat is always tender and juicy, and the mojo sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and sour. I highly recommend this recipe.
Joshua Mcdonald
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The meat was fall-apart tender and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I served it with rice and beans and it was a hit with my family.
Big Al
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of Cuban food, but this vaca frita recipe changed my mind. The meat was so tender and juicy, and the mojo sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Genesis Martinez
[email protected]This vaca frita recipe was a huge hit with my family! The meat was tender and flavorful, and the mojo sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.