Vaca Frita Recipe

Name: Vaca Frita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs skirt steaks; 1 small onion, quartered; 1 tomatoes, quartered; 1 carrot, cut into 1 inch pieces; 1 clove garlic, peeled; To Finish the Dish; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice or 3 tablespoons sour orange juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small onion, sliced as thinly as possible

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs skirt steaks
1 small onion, quartered
1 tomatoes, quartered
1 carrot, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 clove garlic, peeled
To Finish the Dish
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice or 3 tablespoons sour orange juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, sliced as thinly as possible

1
Combine the beef, quartered onion, tomato, carrot, and garlic cloves with 6 cups of water in a large pot.
2
Bring to a boil over high heat.
3
Skim off the scum that rises to the surface.
4
Reduce the heat and simmer the beef, uncovered, skimming often, until tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
5
Strain the meat, discard broth or save for another use.
6
Let the meat cool.
7
Using the tip of a knife, or your fingertips, tear the meat, along the grain, into the thinnest possible shreds.
8
Toss the meat with the minced garlic, salt, and lime juice in a mixing bowl.
9
Let marinate, covered, in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes, or as long as overnight.
10
About 5 minutes before serving, heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan until smoking.
11
Add the meat and saute over medium-high heat until crisp, 3 to 4 minutes.
12
Transfer the meat to plates or a platter with a slotted spoon or tongs.
13
Add the sliced onion to the pan and fry until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
14
Top the Vaca Frita with the fried onion and serve at once, preferably with white rice and black beans.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs skirt steaks, 1 small onion, quartered, 1 tomatoes, quartered, 1 carrot, cut into 1 inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Vaca Frita falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Vaca Frita

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