Cuban Steak Sandwich {Pan Con Bistec}

The Pan Con Bistec sandwich is the ultimate sandwich that is perfect for lunch, dinner or at 2am when you need a late night snack.

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

what exactly is bistec de palomilla?

STEP 1

In a large frying pan, 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 2

Remove the steaks from the pan and drop the heat to low. Add to the same pan the lime juice of one lime, onions and garlic.

STEP 3

Cut your Cuban bread loaf approximately the length of your bistec then slice in half. Assemble your sandwich, starting with the tomatoes at the bottom.

STEP 4

Place the top of the cuban bread over the sandwich and brush some melted butter over the top bun if desired.

Variations

Make it a "caballo." Add a fried egg to your bistec sandwich and make it a "pan con bistec a caballo."

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