Bistec Empanizado Food

BREADED STEAK (BISTEC EMPANIZADO)

Steps:

• Sprinkle steaks with chopped onion, minced garlic, "sour" orange juice or alternative mix, and salt.
• Rub into meat and cover.
• Place in the refrigerator & allow to marinate overnight.
• In bowl, beat the eggs - place flour on a plate, & breadcrumbs on another plate.
• Season with the seasonings and dip the steaks into eggs, then roll into flour cover lightly, then back into egg mixture and then into breadcrumbs and cover both on sides.
• Heat oil in skillet on medium heat and fry steak on both sides, until golden brown - don't overcook.

BISTEC ENCEBOLLAO

Steps:

• In a large resealable bag, combine the steak, olive oil, garlic, oregano, sazon seasoning, onions, vinegar, beef stock, and salt. Seal and shake to mix. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or up to a couple of days.
• When you are ready to cook, dump the entire contents of the bag into a large deep skillet. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the beef is fork tender, about 40 minutes.

BISTEC EMPANIZADO (BREADED STEAK)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to warm, or to its lowest setting to keep the fried steaks warm while you cook the second (thirbatch.
• Combine the salt, garlic powder, black pepper, cumin and dried oregano in a small bowl. Stir well to combine. Sprinkle the prepared seasoning on both sides of the steaks.
• Use a large baking sheet or two large platters; add the flour to one side and the cracker meal to the other. Season the flour and cracker meal with a couple of pinches of salt.
• Add the eggs and a pinch of salt to a large bowl and scramble using a fork or whisk.
• Working with one steak at a time, lightly coat it on both sides with the flour, shake off the excess.
• Next, dip the steak in the egg mixture; make sure it's evenly moist.
• Now, place the steak in the cracker meal, make sure there is an even coating and gently shake off the excess.
• Place the steak on a pan or plate and repeat with the remaining pieces. If you're stacking the steaks, use a piece of parchment paper in between so the coating does not stick to itself and flake off.
• Add enough oil to a large, deep skillet to cover the bottom by about a ¼ to ½ an inch. Heat the oil over medium-high heat.
• Fry one bistec empanizado at a time for about 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown on both sides. Use tongs to turn so the breading doesn't flake off.
• Remove the steak from the skillet and place it on a baking sheet that's lined with a cooling rack.
• Place the baking sheet in the oven to keep warm and repeat with the remaining pieces.
• Serve the bistec empanizado with lime wedges.

BISTEC EMPANIZADO (BREADED CUBAN STEAK)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to warm or its lowest setting.

CUBAN BREADED STEAK (BISTEC EMPANIZADO)

Steps:

• Mix olive oil, sour orange juice, vinegar, and chopped onion to make marinade.
• Add un-pounded steak, cover, and marinate for 20 minutes.
• Remove steaks from marinade and place them, one at a time, between two pieces of waxed paper.
• Using a meat mallot, pound steaks to ¼-inch thickness; return steaks to marinade; refrigerate/marinate for 1-4 hours; remove beef and save marinade.
• In a bowl, combine cracker meal, garlic powder, and salt.
• Dip wet beef in egg whites, then dip in cracker mixture, coating well on both sides.
• Saute in heated olive oil to desired doneness; remove from pan and place on plate.
• 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.
• Pour sauce over the steaks and sprinkle with chopped cilantro and freshly ground pepper.

BISTEC ENCEBOLLADO (PUERTO RICAN STEAK AND ONIONS)

Steps:

• Cut the cube steaks into strips and place them into a bowl or ziplock bag. Add 1 tbsp of olive oil, the vinegar, sazon, adobo and oregano. Toss to coat, and marinate for 1-2 hours in the refrigerator.
• Heat a Dutch oven or caldero over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp of olive oil, the sofrito, and the marinated beef. Stir for 3-4 minutes to begin browning the meat.
• Add the onions, tomato sauce, water and chicken bouillon. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil.
• Reduce the bistec encebollado to a simmer, cover with a lid and cook for 40-45 minutes, or until the beef is tender.
• Serve with white rice and fried plantains.

BISTEC EMPANIZADO

Steps:

• In a large bowl, season the meat with lemon juice, salt, pepper, and Sazón GOYA® with garlic. Marinate for 2 hours in the refrigerator.
• Break the eggs into a dish, and beat well.
• Place the cracker meal into another dish.
• Pat each steak to remove the excess spices, dip into the beaten egg, and then into the cracker meal.
• Heat a large amount of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat, and bring it to a temperature of 340 F (170 ° C).
• Place the steaks into the hot oil, and fry on both sides until golden brown.
• Serve immediately with rice, fries or sautéed potatoes.

BISTEC ENCEBOLLADO

Steps:

• Mix all the adobo ingredients and set aside. Slice the piece of beef in 3 to 4 pieces against the grain and pound thin. Season generously with the adobo, mashed garlic, some onion slices, olive oil and marinate overnight in the refrigerator. In a large skillet places 2 teaspoons of olive oil and heat until it reaches its smoke point, lightly brown the beef pieces and set aside. Add the onions, caramelize lightly or dark depending on personal preference, once color has been obtained from the onions add the vinegar, stock and butter. Let all the butter melt and incorporate with the rest of the ingredients in the skillet and cover with a tight lid. Cook until tender and juicy (approximately 1 minute). To serve, arrange alternate layers of beef and onions over the green beans and top with the allumette fries. Some of the remaining liquid on the skillet can be poured as a thin sauce.

BISTEC ENCEBOLLADO

Steps:

• Season the steaks generously with adobo, salt and pepper.
• Place in a ziplock bag with remaining ingredients and combine. Refrigerate and let marinate for at least 30 minutes to 8 hours.
• Pour all contents into a large skillet, cover and simmer over low heat for about 40 minutes or until steak is tender and onions have cooked down.
• Taste and season again if necessary.
• If you want more juice, add additional water and seasonings. If it's too watery, let it simmer down without a lid for a few minutes.
• Serve with rice.