Flank Steak - Colombian Food
Title: Flank Steak
Cook Time: 2 1/2 hours
Level: Medium
Serving: 6
One of the most important cultural aspects of a country is its cuisine. And in the case of Colombia can not speak of one, but is as diverse as its regions.The Flank Steak is a cut of beef, for the diaphragm of the animal. The flank is a highly requested dish in Colombia.
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds flank steak, with layer of fat left on
- 3 medium onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 6 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1 carrot, scraped and chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 sprigs parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- salt, freshly ground pepper
- water
- 1 or 2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
Directions:
In a large saucepan, put the steak into a l with the onion, garlic, tomatoes, carrot, bay leaf, parsley sprigs, thyme, oregano. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Add enough water to cover the meat and cook it, covered, over low heat for about 2 hours, or until it is tender.
Remove the meat from the liquid, pat it dry with paper towels, and place it in a broiling pan, fat side up.
Spread the butter over the meat and cover with breadcrumbs.
Broil until the crumbs are golden brown.
Slice the steak and arrange it on a heated platter.
Strain the hot seasoned liquid into a sauce boat.
Serve immediately.
Personal suggestion: Serve this delicious recipe with white rice and baked potatoes.
