Authentic Cuban Vaca Frita (Shredded Fried Beef)
his delicious dish originated from Cuba and it’s one of the many ways we beef. Flank steak that’s both tender from being boiled and crispy from being fried.
Equipment
- 1 Pressure cooker
Ingredients
- 2 lbs flank steak cut into 3-4 chunks
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tsp salt
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Juice of 2 limes
- Juice of 1/2 orange
- 1 medium white onion sliced
- 6 tbsp neutral oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pressure cook flank steak chunks with salt, bay leaves & enough water to cover for 40 minutes.
- Shred with two forks.
- Season with garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, lime & orange. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a pan on medium high heat, cook marinated meat and sliced onions untouched for 5 min to develop crispy crust.
- After one side is browned, continue to mix around until your desired crispiness.