Vaca Frita

Cooking Instructions

METHOD:

Preheat oven to 300°F. Toast the peppercorns, mustard seeds, pickling spice, and chili flakes in a roasting pan over medium heat until aromatic. Add the garlic, water, salt, and steak. Bring to a boil, then cover with aluminum foil and place in the oven for 2 hours 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature. Once cool, remove steak from the liquid and wrap tightly with plastic wrap. (The steak can be cooked up to 2 days in advance.)

In a saucepot, heat the beans. In another saucepot, cook the rice according to package directions.

Heat oil in a large skillet to almost smoking. Season the steak with salt and pepper, and cook for about 30 seconds per side, just to get the outside crispy and the inside warm. Remove and reduce the heat. Add the red onion, green onions and lime juice, and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring continuously.

To serve, lay the rice and beans on a plate, and top with the steak and onions.

Round Out the Meal:

With steamed asparagus.

Kid Friendly:

Omit the red chili flakes.