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Vaca Frita (Pan-Fried Beef)

By fandreu • Caribbean Recipes • Cuisine?
4.50 Prep: 15m Cook: 35m
Ingredients:
  • 2 large onions
  • 1 (1 1/2-pound) flank steak, cut into 4 pieces
  • 1 green bell pepper, quartered
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
Created: Sep 23, 2025 Updated: Sep 23, 2025