Vaca Frita Recipe (Cuban Fried Beef)

Vaca Frita Recipe (Cuban Fried Beef)

www.chilipeppermadness.com

Vaca frita is a Cuban dish of citrus-marinated shredded beef fried with onions until crispy. This recipe tastes just like my favorite local Latin cafe.

View full recipe on www.chilipeppermadness.com

Login or Signup to bookmark recipes from your favorite sites, build shopping lists, and create your own recipes. For the cooking instructions, visit the original recipe at www.chilipeppermadness.com.

Share this recipe:

Cooking tools:

  • Stove
  • Pot
  • Dutch oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Pan
  • Skillet
  • Refrigerator
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Spoon
  • Tongs
  • Fork
  • Lime slice garnish knife
  • Colander
  • Plate
  • Serving platter

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds flank steak
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 5 cloves fresh garlic (chopped)
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil ((for frying))
  • 1 large onion (white or yellow) (sliced)
  • Fresh chopped parsley, lime slices ((for garnish))

Ready to cook this?

Turn these ingredients into a shopping list you can check off as you shop.

Free account required. Already a member? You can sign in on the next step.

More dinner inspiration, straight to your inbox

Get recipes worth saving and practical cooking tips. No account needed.

Get recipe ideas by email

More Like This