Description
Puerto Rican Pepper Steak is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the taste of the Caribbean right to your dining table. This hearty meal features tender flank steak marinated in a rich blend of spices and sofrito, complemented by colorful bell peppers and onions. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy dinner, this dish offers a wonderful balance of savory and fresh flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 pounds flank steak (sliced thin)
- 1/3 cup sofrito
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 8 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 2 tablespoons oil (divided)
- 10 dashes Maggi liquid seasoning (or 2 teaspoons salt)
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon adobo (all purpose seasoning)
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 red bell pepper (sliced thin)
- 1/2 green bell pepper (sliced thin)
- 1/2 red onion (sliced thin)
- 3 bay leaves
- 1–2 cups water
- Freshly chopped cilantro (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the Steak: In a large bowl, combine flank steak, cilantro, sofrito, garlic, 1 tablespoon oil, Maggi seasoning, chicken bouillon, oregano, adobo, black pepper, and cumin. Mix well and let marinate for at least one hour or overnight for enhanced flavor.
- Sauté the Steak: Heat remaining oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add marinated steak and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until juices are released. Stir in sliced bell peppers and red onion.
- Simmer: Pour water into the marinade bowl to capture any leftover seasonings and add to the pot. Toss in bay leaves and cook over medium heat until water reduces by half. Lower heat, cover the pot, and simmer for about an hour until meat is tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg