Authentic Cuban Vaca Frita 🔥🇨🇺 recipe ⬇️ 2 lbs flank steak, cut into 3-4 chunks 2 bay leaves 2 tsp salt 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp oregano 1 tbsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper Juice of 2 limes Juice of 1/2 orange 1 medium white onion, sliced 6 tablespoons neutral oil Salt & pepper to taste Pressure cook flank steak with salt, bay leaves and enough water to cover for 40 min. Shred with two forks. Season with garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, lime and orange. Marinate for at least 30 min. On medium high heat cook marinated meat and sliced onion untouched for 5 min to develop crispy crust. Now continue to mix around until your desired crispyness. Tostones (Fried Green Plantains) 2 green plantains Avocado oil spray Peel and slice your plantains into 2 inch chunks. Thoroughly spray with oil. Air fry 390F for 10 min. Flattened each piece. Spray with oil again and air fry for another 10 min at 390F. Black Beans 2 cans of black beans 1/2 white onion, diced 1/4 green bell pepper, diced 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp oregano 1/4 tsp black pepper 2 bay leaves Chopped cilantro 1 tsp tomato paste 1 cup water 2-3 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 tsp red or white wine vinegar 1/2 tsp sugar In a medium sauce pot, sauté onions and peppers until translucent. Add in beans and mix for a few minutes. Pour in water, seasonings and bay leaves. Let this come to a boil and thicken. Once thicken to your liking, add in minced garlic, sugar and vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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