Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsPortuCale Restaurant & BarCostela De Vaca Recipe

Costela De Vaca Recipe

Time2h
Serves4

Grilled Short Ribs Served w/ Fries & Tossed Salad

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Ingredients

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Main Dish

Fries

Method

Marinating Ribs

  1. 1

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a bowl, combine minced garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, and lemon juice. Mix well.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Short Ribs

    Place the short ribs in a large dish and pour the marinade over them. Ensure all ribs are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Cooking Ribs

  1. 3

    Preheat the Grill

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

  2. 4

    Grill the Ribs

    Remove the ribs from the marinade and let excess marinade drip off. Grill the ribs for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.

Preparing Fries

  1. 5

    Cut and Prepare Potatoes

    Wash and peel the potatoes. Cut them into fries of equal size.

  2. 6

    Season and Bake Fries

    In a bowl, toss the fries with olive oil, salt, and paprika. Spread them on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for about 30-35 minutes, turning halfway through until crispy.

Making Salad

  1. 7

    Prepare Salad Ingredients

    Wash the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber. Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber.

  2. 8

    Toss the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then season with salt and black pepper. Toss gently to combine.

Serving

  1. 9

    Plate the Dish

    Serve the grilled short ribs alongside the crispy fries and tossed salad on the plate.

  2. 10

    Enjoy!

    Dig in and enjoy your delicious Costela De Vaca with fries and salad!

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