Bistec de Palomilla
Thin-cut Cuban beef steak, quickly seared and finished with a bright garlic-lime sauce. Classic, elegant, and ready in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Place beef on a cutting board. Using a meat mallet or heavy skillet, pound to 1/4-inch thickness.
Step 2
Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper. Let rest 5 minutes.
Step 3
Juice the lime and set aside. Mince the garlic.
Step 4
Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, ~90 seconds.
Step 5
Sear beef 90 seconds per side without moving. Edges should brown and meat stays tender inside.
Step 6
Transfer beef to a plate. Add minced garlic to the same skillet and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 7
Pour lime juice into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer 15 seconds.
Step 8
Return beef to the skillet, coating both sides with the garlic-lime sauce.
Step 9
Slide onto a serving plate. Drizzle with pan sauce and sprinkle cilantro over top. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- cutting board
- meat mallet or heavy skillet
- 12-inch stainless steel or cast iron skillet
- knife
- measuring spoons
- plate
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