Authentic Cuban Bistec Empanizado

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Marinate thinly sliced top sirloin (or bistec) with minced garlic, oregano, cumin, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, lime juice, and sour orange juice for at least 30 minutes.
  2. 2Marinate thinly sliced top sirloin (or bistec) with minced garlic, oregano, cumin, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, lime juice, and sour orange juice for at least 30 minutes.
  3. 3Marinate thinly sliced top sirloin (or bistec) with minced garlic, oregano, cumin, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, lime juice, and sour orange juice for at least 30 minutes.
  4. 4Sauté diced onions and peppers until translucent.
  5. 5Sauté diced onions and peppers until translucent.
  6. 6Sauté diced onions and peppers until translucent.
  7. 7Prepare black beans by mixing in a pot with water, seasonings and bay leaves until thickened, then add minced garlic, sugar and vinegar.
  8. 8Prepare black beans by mixing in a pot with water, seasonings and bay leaves until thickened, then add minced garlic, sugar and vinegar.
  9. 9Prepare black beans by mixing in a pot with water, seasonings and bay leaves until thickened, then add minced garlic, sugar and vinegar.
  10. 10Prepare sweet plantains by slicing and air frying at 380F for 5 minutes and then at 400F for another 5 minutes until golden brown.
  11. 11Prepare sweet plantains by slicing and air frying at 380F for 5 minutes and then at 400F for another 5 minutes until golden brown.
  12. 12Prepare sweet plantains by slicing and air frying at 380F for 5 minutes and then at 400F for another 5 minutes until golden brown.
  13. 13Dip the marinated steak into an egg mixture, then coat with pulverized soda crackers.
  14. 14Dip the marinated steak into an egg mixture, then coat with pulverized soda crackers.
  15. 15Dip the marinated steak into an egg mixture, then coat with pulverized soda crackers.
  16. 16Shallow fry the breaded steak in a pan until golden brown and crispy (about 2-3 minutes total).
  17. 17Shallow fry the breaded steak in a pan until golden brown and crispy (about 2-3 minutes total).
  18. 18Shallow fry the breaded steak in a pan until golden brown and crispy (about 2-3 minutes total).
  19. 19Serve the crispy steak with rice, black beans, and sweet plantains.
  20. 20Serve the crispy steak with rice, black beans, and sweet plantains.
  21. 21Serve the crispy steak with rice, black beans, and sweet plantains.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs top sirloin
  • 2 lbs top sirloin
  • 2 lbs top sirloin
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 limes
  • 2 limes
  • 2 limes
  • 1 sour orange
  • 1 sour orange
  • 1 sour orange
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 splash milk
  • 1 splash milk
  • 1 splash milk
  • 1 cup soda crackers
  • 1 cup soda crackers
  • 1 cup soda crackers
  • 1 fresh chopped parsley
  • 1 fresh chopped parsley
  • 1 fresh chopped parsley
  • 2 cans black beans
  • 2 cans black beans
  • 2 cans black beans
  • 0.5 white onion
  • 0.5 white onion
  • 0.5 white onion
  • 0.25 green bell pepper
  • 0.25 green bell pepper
  • 0.25 green bell pepper
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp oregano
  • 0.5 tsp oregano
  • 0.5 tsp oregano
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 chopped cilantro
  • 1 chopped cilantro
  • 1 chopped cilantro
  • 1 tsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 0.5 tsp red or white wine vinegar
  • 0.5 tsp red or white wine vinegar
  • 0.5 tsp red or white wine vinegar
  • 0.5 tsp sugar
  • 0.5 tsp sugar
  • 0.5 tsp sugar
  • 2 ripe plantains
  • 2 ripe plantains
  • 2 ripe plantains
  • 1 avocado oil
  • 1 avocado oil
  • 1 avocado oil

Equipment

large panair fryermedium sauce pot