Jul 14 2026
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Bistec De Palomilla Recipe

Inspired by Sabor de Cuba
Time1h
Serves4

Grilled citrus marinated sirloin thinly sliced topped with sautéed onions. Served with white rice, black beans and sweet plantains.

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Ingredients

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Bistec de Palomilla

White Rice

Black Beans

Sweet Plantains

Method

Bistec de Palomilla

  1. 1

    Marinate the Steak

    In a bowl, combine lime juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well. Add the sirloin steak, ensuring it is well coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

  2. 2

    Cook the Steak

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade and grill for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked to your desired doneness. Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly.

  3. 3

    Sauté the Onions

    In a skillet, add a little olive oil and heat over medium heat. Slice the onion and add it to the skillet. Sauté until the onions are translucent and slightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.

White Rice

  1. 4

    Cook the Rice

    In a medium saucepan, combine the white rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

Black Beans

  1. 5

    Heat the Beans

    In a saucepan, combine the canned black beans, garlic powder, cumin, and salt. Heat over medium heat until warmed through, stirring occasionally, about 5-7 minutes.

Sweet Plantains

  1. 6

    Fry the Plantains

    Peel the ripe plantains and slice them diagonally into 1-inch thick slices. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Carefully add the plantain slices to the hot oil and fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and caramelized. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

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