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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.

Course Entree, Main Course
Cuisine Puerto Rican
Keyword bistec encebollado
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Author Delish D'Lites

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs cube steak, cut into strips
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 2 tsp Sazon seasoning (with culantro y achiote) 1 packet
  • 1 tsp Adobo all purpose seasoning
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 3 tbsp vinegar whatever type you have is fine
  • 1/4 cup sofrito
  • 1 large Spanish onion, peeled and sliced into rings
  • 8 oz can of tomato sauce
  • 1½ cups water
  • 1 tsp powdered chicken bouillon or 1 cube

Instructions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Add the onions, tomato sauce, water and chicken bouillon. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil.

  4. Reduce the bistec encebollado to a simmer, cover with a lid and cook for 40-45 minutes, or until the beef is tender.

  5. Serve with white rice and fried plantains.

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