Cuban Breaded Steak (Bistec Empanizado) Recipe

Name: Cuban Breaded Steak (Bistec Empanizado)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup sour orange juice; 2 tablespoons vinegar; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1 1/2 lbs sirloin steaks (about 6 ounces per serving); 1 cup cracker meal (finely ground crackers); 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 egg whites, beaten; olive oil, for sauteing; fresh cilantro, chopped; fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup sour orange juice
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 1/2 lbs sirloin steaks (about 6 ounces per serving)
1 cup cracker meal (finely ground crackers)
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 egg whites, beaten
olive oil, for sauteing
fresh cilantro, chopped
fresh ground black pepper

1
Mix olive oil, sour orange juice, vinegar, and chopped onion to make marinade.
2
Add un-pounded steak, cover, and marinate for 20 minutes.
3
Remove steaks from marinade and place them, one at a time, between two pieces of waxed paper.
4
Using a meat mallot, pound steaks to 1/4-inch thickness; return steaks to marinade; refrigerate/marinate for 1-4 hours; remove beef and save marinade.
5
In a bowl, combine cracker meal, garlic powder, and salt.
6
Dip wet beef in egg whites, then dip in cracker mixture, coating well on both sides.
7
Saute in heated olive oil to desired doneness; remove from pan and place on plate.
8
Use some of the reserved marinade (with the onions) to deglaze the pan: cook at high heat, stirring constantly until the onions are cooked and the sauce reduces somewhat.
9
Pour sauce over the steaks and sprinkle with chopped cilantro and freshly ground pepper.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/2 cup sour orange juice, 2 tablespoons vinegar, 1 cup finely chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Cuban Breaded Steak (Bistec Empanizado) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cuban Breaded Steak (Bistec Empanizado)

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