Pabellon Criollo (steak)

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 lbs top sirloin steaks (about 1/2 inch thick)

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a large saucepan.
• 2 add the onions and garlic and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes until onons are soft and transparent.
• 3 add the tomatoes, cumin, and salt.
• 4 mix well, reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for about 30 minutes.
• 5 stir often until the tomato juices evaporate and the sauce becomes thick.
• 6 15 minutes before the end of cooking time, preheat the grill to hot.
• 7 place the steak on the grill pan and cook under the grill for 5 minutes on each side.
• 8 remove from the grill and cut into pieces about 1/2 inch long and 1/4 inch wide.
• 9 add the strips of beef to the sauce, mixing well.
• 10 traditionally served with plantains, black beans, and rice.