Puerto Rican Bistec Encebollado Food

BISTEC ENCEBOLLADO (PUERTO RICAN STEAK AND ONIONS)

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a gallon-size plastic bag and turn so that all the ingredients mix together. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or a couple of days (or freeze for later use).
• Place the contents of the bag in a heavy skillet and bring it to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer, cover and cook for about 30-40 minutes or until the meat is tender.

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.

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.

STEAK WITH SMOTHERED CARAMELIZED ONION (BISTEC ENCEBOLLADO)

Steps:

• Cut beef tenderloin into 3-ounce medallions and pound to form scaloppini.
• In a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup olive oil, garlic, oregano, and 2 tablespoons adobo. Add the meat, stirring to coat evenly. Place in the refrigerator and let marinate for at least 12 hours.
• In a saute pan, heat the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and saute until golden brown. Add vinegar, chicken stock, and butter, and let simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Season with 1 tablespoon adobo, or more to taste. Keep warm.
• In another large saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add beef scaloppini and quickly saute for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove from heat.
• To serve, layer the beef scaloppini and the onion mixture and repeat layers 1 more time. Ladle the broth from the onions over top as a sauce. Serve immediately.

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 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 (CUBAN STEAK AND ONIONS)

Steps:

• Combine salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Sprinkle over steak slices on all sides to season. Transfer steak to a resealable plastic bag and add sliced onions, vinegar, and onion powder. Move steaks around to combine with the marinating ingredients. Seal the bag and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add steak and onion mixture; cook and stir until steak is browned and onions are soft, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from the skillet and keep warm.
• Add beef broth, sofrito, and garlic to the skillet and cook over medium heat until garlic is golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add steak and onions back to the skillet, cover, and simmer over low heat until onions and steak are cooked through, about 15 minutes.

POLLO ENCEBOLLADO

Steps:

• Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large sauté pan or pot over medium-high flame.
• Working in batches, brown the chicken pieces in the hot oil and remove to a plate.
• Pour off all but 2-3 tablespoons of oil and add the onions to the same pan. Reduce heat to medium-low and sauté until cooked down and just beginning to brown, 10-15 minutes.
• Increase heat to medium-high and return the chicken pieces to the pot. Add the water or stock, wine, bay leaf, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 25-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
• Adjust seasoning and serve with rice.