Bistec de Palomilla

This steak is part of traditional Cuban cuisine and you'll see it in almost every Cuban restaurant.

Bistec de palomilla is a large thinly sliced steak, usually no more than ¼ inch thick.

WHAT IS it?

Ingredients 

– Canola oil – Palomilla steaks  – Lime – Garlic – Yellow onion

STEP 1

If your steaks are too thick, use a meat mallet to thin them out. Pat your steaks dry with a paper towel and season with salt.

STEP 2

Heat olive oil over high heat and drop the steaks in, one at a time. Cook the steak for 1 minute on each side.

STEP 3

Set the steaks aside. Add to the same pan the lime juice of one lime, onions and garlic.

STEP 4

Stir the onions constantly until they're translucent and cooked through.

STEP 5

Pile the onions and minced garlic on top of the cooked steak and serve immediately with a lemon wedge.

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