Vaca Frita with Moros

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb flank steak
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans
• 1 cup white rice
• 1 large onion
• 4 cloves garlic
• ½ cup sour orange juice
• 2 ripe plantains
• 1 large avocado

Instructions

1. 1

   Boil the 1.5 lb flank steak in salted water until tender, about 1 hour. Shred the meat and set aside.

2. 2

   In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium-high. Add the shredded beef and cook until crispy and browned, about 8 minutes.

3. 3

   Add 1 sliced onion and 4 minced garlic cloves to the beef. Cook until onion is soft, about 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Pour in 0.5 cup sour orange juice (or mix 0.25 cup orange juice with 0.25 cup lime juice). Cook until liquid evaporates, about 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, cook 1 cup rice with 2 cups water until fluffy, about 20 minutes. Stir in the drained black beans and heat through.

6. 6

   Peel and slice 2 ripe plantains. Fry in 2 tbsp oil until golden and caramelized, about 3 minutes per side.

7. 7

   Mash 1 avocado with salt and lime juice to make guacamole. Serve beef over rice and beans, topped with guacamole, diced tomatoes, and extra onions.

8. 8

   Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.

Tools you’ll need

• large pot
• large skillet
• small pot
• mixing bowl

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