Description
A flavorful Puerto Rican dish featuring tender cube steak marinated and sautéed with sweet caramelized onions and a blend of spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lbs cube steak
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil (or annatto oil, divided)
- 2 tbsp vinegar
- 2 tsp adobo (or to taste)
- 1 tsp sazón
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp ground oregano
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp granulated sugar (for browning, optional)
- 4 cloves garlic (crushed, divided)
- 1/2 tbsp sofrito
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp pimento stuffed olives (diced, optional)
- 1 bay leaf (optional)
- 3/4 cup water (more if needed)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix 2 tbsp vinegar, adobo, sazón, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, black pepper, and 2 crushed garlic cloves. Coat the cube steak in the marinade and let it sit for at least one hour.
- In a large pan or pressure cooker, heat 1 tbsp of olive or annatto oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onions and sauté until translucent and slightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add more oil if needed and brown the marinated steak for about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Return the onions to the pan with the steak. Add the crushed garlic, sofrito, tomato sauce, diced olives (if using), bay leaf, and water. Stir well to combine.
- Cover and let simmer on low for 30-40 minutes or cook in a pressure cooker on high pressure for about 20-25 minutes.
- Check the sauce consistency; add more water if it’s too thick. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Once cooked, remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes. Serve hot with rice or your favorite side dishes.
Notes
For the most flavorful steak, consider marinating overnight. Customize seasoning levels to your preference.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: steak, onions, Puerto Rican, recipe, marinated, family meal, savory
