Jul 14 2026
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Bistec A Caballo Recipe

Inspired by Mojito
Time1h 30m
Serves2

Thin New York steak, marinated, grilled, and topped with a fried egg. Served with congri, yucca, tostones, and Ensalada de Casa.

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Ingredients

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For the Bistec a Caballo

For the Congri

For the Yucca and Tostones

For the Ensalada de Casa

Method

Marinating the Steak

  1. 1

    Prepare the marinade

    In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Marinate the steak

    Place the New York steak in the marinade, ensuring it is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight for better flavor.

Cooking the Congri

  1. 3

    Cook the ingredients

    In a pot, heat a bit of oil and sauté the chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic until softened.

  2. 4

    Add rice and beans

    Add the black beans, long-grain rice, bay leaf, vegetable broth, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well.

  3. 5

    Simmer

    Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.

Preparing Yucca and Tostones

  1. 6

    Cook the yucca

    In a large pot, boil salted water and add the yucca chunks. Cook until tender, about 20-25 minutes, then drain.

  2. 7

    Prepare tostones

    Peel and slice the green plantains into 1-inch thick pieces. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.

  3. 8

    Fry plantains

    Fry the plantain slices for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden. Remove and flatten each piece with a flat surface. Return to the oil and fry until crispy. Season with salt.

Cooking the Steak and Eggs

  1. 9

    Grill the steak

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade and grill for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness.

  2. 10

    Fry the eggs

    In a separate pan, fry the eggs sunny-side up until the whites are set but yolks remain runny.

  3. 11

    Assemble the dish

    Place the grilled steak on a plate, top with the fried eggs, and serve alongside congri, yucca, tostones, and ensalada de casa.

Preparing the Ensalada de Casa

  1. 12

    Make the salad

    In a bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, chopped tomato, and sliced cucumber.

  2. 13

    Dress the salad

    Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar, then season with salt to taste. Toss well to combine.

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