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Cuban Bistec Empanizado (Breaded Thin Steak)

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Entree
Cuisine cuban, hispanic
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs top sirloin or Palomilla steak thinly sliced, butterflied & pounded
  • 6 garlic cloves grated
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • juice of 2 limes
  • juice of 1 sour orange
  • 4 tbsp olive oil

Breading

  • 1 cup pulverized crackers or fine seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley

Instructions
 

  • Marinate meat with the ingredients above for at least 30 minutes.
  • Dip each steak directly into the eggs + milk then into the crackers/breadcrumbs.
  • Let the breaded steaks sit for 5 min before shallow frying on medium high heat in a large pan until golden brown and crispy. Should only take 2-4 minutes total.
  • Season with salt immediately.
  • Garnish with a squeeze of lime and fresh parsley.
Keyword authentic, bistec, breaded, crispy, cuban, cuban food, steak