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Vaca Frita

Shredded beef crisped in a hot pan with garlic, onion and lime.

Prep 20 min Cook 90 min Serves 4Medium

Ingredients

  • · 2 lb flank steak
  • · 1 onion
  • · 5 cloves garlic
  • · 2 limes
  • · Bay leaf
  • · Olive oil
  • · Salt and pepper

Steps

  1. 1

    Boil the beef with bay until tender, then shred.

  2. 2

    Toss with garlic, lime and salt; rest 20 minutes.

  3. 3

    Sear in a very hot pan until edges crisp.

  4. 4

    Add onion and finish with a squeeze of lime.