pabellon criollo
Pabellon Criollo (Venezuelan Steak in Tomato Sauce) This is great served with any rice dish or over noodles. 1 (2 pound) lean sirloin steak, cut 1/2 inch thick 1/3 cup olive oil
Ingredients
- 1(2 pound) lean sirloin steak, cut 1/2 inch thick
- 1/3cupolive oil
- 1cupcoarsely chopped onions
- 1teaspoonfinely chopped garlic
- 6medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped,
- 1/2teaspoonground cumin seed
- 1teaspoonsalt
Directions
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Pabellon Criollo (Venezuelan Steak in Tomato Sauce) This is great served with any rice dish or over noodles
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1 (2 pound) lean sirloin steak, cut 1/2 inch thick 1/3 cup olive oil 1 cup coarsely chopped onions 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic 6 medium
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Using a knife or your fingers, cut or pull the meat into pieces approximately 1/2 inch long and 1/4 inch wide
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In a heavy skillet heat the oil over moderate heat and add the onions and garlic
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Cook for about 5 minutes until the onions are transparent but not brown
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Add the tomatoes, cumin and salt and reduce the heat to low
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Cook uncovered for about 30 minutes, stirring frequently, until the tomato juices evaporate and the sauce becomes a thick purée
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Add the strips of beef and mix them well with the sauce