Sep 24 2026
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Bistec De Palomilla Recipe

Inspired by Mojo Cuban Kitchen and Rum Bar
Time1h
Serves4

marinated, grilled sirloin, thinly sliced, topped with crispy onions, and served with plantain fufú and black beans

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Ingredients

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Bistec De Palomilla

Plantain Fufú

Black Beans

Method

Prepare the Steak

  1. 1

    Marinate the Steak

    In a bowl, mix lime juice, minced garlic, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Add the sirloin steak and coat it well. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Grill the Steak

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated sirloin for about 5-7 minutes per side or until desired doneness. Remove from grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly.

  3. 3

    Prepare Crispy Onions

    Thinly slice the onion and soak in cold water for 10 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Heat vegetable oil in a pan, and fry the onions until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Prepare the Plantain Fufú

  1. 4

    Cook the Plantains

    Peel the green plantains and cut them into chunks. Boil in salted water until soft, about 20 minutes.

  2. 5

    Mash the Plantains

    Drain the plantains and mash them until smooth. You can add a little water if necessary to achieve a creamy consistency.

Prepare the Black Beans

  1. 6

    Cook the Black Beans

    In a pot, heat olive oil and sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until soft. Add canned black beans (with liquid), cumin, and salt. Simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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