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Growing up, I always made this Puerto Rican Pepper Steak with onions. This dish is nostalgic and familiar. The aromas from the onion, garlic, cilantro, and seasonings melt in your mouth.
The gravy from the steak is my favorite part of the dish! I can lick the sauce off the plate!
You’ll need a few unique Latin dishes to optimize flavor. Sofrito is an essential ingredient to give this dish an amazing flavor!
If you love this recipe try this One Pot Chicken & Spanish Rice, for another latin dish!
Why everyone loves this Puerto Rican Pepper Steak
- It’s very flavorful- When I mean this dish is DELICIOUS, I mean it. Cozy up and get comfortable because, after this dish, your going t
- It’s Straight to the point- Even though this dish has a ton of Latin flavor, anyone can replicate this meal! Just follow the instructions closely and use the ingredients listed
- It’s so beautiful- if you know me, my cooking style is romantic and warm. I love making this dish, because everyone is always impressed! It’s perfect for special occasions!
Watch Toni Chapman, @themoodyfoody make it!
Ingredients you’ll need
- Steak (You can use flank, Churrasco, Sirloin)
- Sofrito (It’s best to use this fresh, but you can find a jarred Sofrito too)
- Spices
- Peppers
- Onions
- Cilantro
- Oil
- Browning (Optional)
Puerto Rican Pepper Steak
Pepper Steak
Ingredients
Marinade:
- 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 tsps 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
Other Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons browning or burnt sugar for color (optional)
- 1/2 red bell pepper sliced thin
- 1/2 green bell pepper sliced thin
- 1/2 red onion sliced thin
- 3 bay leaf
- 1-2 cups water
- Freshly chopped cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Add the steak to a large bowl with the cilantro, sofrito, garlic, 1 tablespoon oil, Maggi seasoning, chicken bouillon seasoning, oregano, adobo, black pepper and cumin. Marinate for 1 hour, up to overnight.
- In a large pot set over medium high heat, heat the remaining tablespoon oil and toss in steak. Saute for 5-7 minutes, or until natural juices release. Stir in the browning (for color.) Add the peppers and onions and stir until well combined.
- Add the water to the same bowl you seasoned your meat in, and then pour it into the pot. Use enough water to cover the meat. Add the bay leaves and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the water reduces by half. Lower the heat, cover the pot, and cook on low for about an hour or until the meat is tender.
Nutrition
Calories: 567kcal
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I tried this recipe last night with my family and it did NOT disappoint. The flavors were so good and the meat was nice and tender. I paired this with some coconut rice and peas and plantains. I love your recipes. I have made three so far including this one and they have not disappointed. I love how you break down everything and provide alternatives as well. That’s super helpful. This will be in rotation for now on.
If I could eat/make this everyday, I WOULD! Such a flavorful dish to make and super easy for a week night dinner after school. Love that I can learn how to make food from my culture and surprise my abuela and make her proud! Thank you Toni! You don’t know it but my abuela loves you! 🇵🇷
This was so yum! I used about 2 lbs of meat with everything else pretty much the same and it turned out amazing. I couldn’t help but eat a few pieces while it was cooking. So delicious. My house smelled amazing. I’m going to add some more pepper next time. 🙂 looking forward to trying another new recipe.