Bistec de Palomilla

Ingredients

• 1.25 lb beef sirloin or skirt steak
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 whole lime, juiced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   Place beef on a cutting board. Using a meat mallet or heavy skillet, pound to 1/4-inch thickness.

2. 2

   Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper. Let rest 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Juice the lime and set aside. Mince the garlic.

4. 4

   Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, ~90 seconds.

5. 5

   Sear beef 90 seconds per side without moving. Edges should brown and meat stays tender inside.

6. 6

   Transfer beef to a plate. Add minced garlic to the same skillet and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

7. 7

   Pour lime juice into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer 15 seconds.

8. 8

   Return beef to the skillet, coating both sides with the garlic-lime sauce.

9. 9

   Slide onto a serving plate. Drizzle with pan sauce and sprinkle cilantro over top. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

• cutting board
• meat mallet or heavy skillet
• 12-inch stainless steel or cast iron skillet
• knife
• measuring spoons
• plate

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