Cuban Vaca Frita

The process of making vaca frita is a labor of love. The beef is twice cooked to ensure it's tender yet crispy on the exterior.

Vaca frita is traditionally paired with white rice, and black beans or plantains. Some people have recently created Vaca Frita sandwiches.

Ingredients

– Flank Steak – Bay Leaves – Salt – Sazon Completa – Water – Yellow Onion Get Recipe

STEP 1

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STEP 2

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STEP 3

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STEP 4

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Flip the meat every couple of minutes until it reaches your desired crispness.

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Cuban Vaca Frita

The process of making vaca frita is a labor of love. The beef is twice cooked to ensure it's tender yet crispy on the exterior.

Vaca frita is traditionally paired with white rice, and black beans or plantains. Some people have recently created Vaca Frita sandwiches.

WHAT DO YOU EAT VACA FRITA WITH?

Ingredients

STEP 1

Place the water, salt, bay leaves sazon completa and beef into your Instant Pot and set for 40 minutes at high pressure.

STEP 2

Once the 40 minutes are up, release the steam and remove the beef from the pot.

STEP 3

Shred the beef to your desired size. Top with the garlic, lime juice of one lime and onions and allow to rest for 5 minutes.

STEP 4

Sear the beef, onions and garlic in a skillet with hot oil. Baste the meat with that reserved broth while it's sautéing.

Flip the meat every couple of minutes until it reaches your desired crispness.

STEP 5

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