Braised Cuban Beef
Servings
4Serving size
4 ounces steak with sauceThis recipe can be multiplied and makes great leftovers.
Serve with Brown Rice
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Ingredients
| 2 15 ounce can No salt added canned diced tomatoes |
| 1/2 tsp. Salt |
| 3 clove Garlic, raw (minced) |
| 1 to taste Black pepper |
| 1 tsp. Paprika |
| 1/2 tsp.. Ground cumin |
| 1/4 tsp. Ground ginger |
| 1/4 tsp. Ground allspice |
| 1/4 tsp. Ground cinnamon |
| 1 tsp., leaves Dried thyme |
| 1/2 lemon yields Lemon juice |
| 16 ounce Beef flank steak |
Instructions
Mix the tomatoes with the salt, garlic, pepper, paprika, cumin, ginger, allspice, cinnamon, thyme and lemon juice together until well blended.
Place the flank steak in the bottom of a Dutch oven or small roasting pan.
Cover the beef with the tomato mixture.
Cover and place the pan in the oven. Cook for about 2 hours until the steak is tender and falling apart.
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Brown Rice
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Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Recipe Notes
Slow braising tougher cuts of meat is a little like the long version of marinating. The goal of braising beef like this is both to tenderize and to impart flavor. It works great with these Cuban spices. The dish is savory and sweet and spicy and tart all at the same time. There’s enough liquid in the canned tomatoes that you won’t need to add any water.