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Beyti Sarma
Medium 55 min~610 kcal 9/10
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Vaca Frita
A Cuban beef dish of shredded meat first boiled, then crisped in the pan with lime and onion for deep, savory edges.
Medium⏱️ 2 hr 25 min📖 1 min readServes 5~410 kcal🇨🇺 Cuban🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 105 min cook 15 min rest
- #High Protein
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Timeline
Total 2 h 25 min- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating15 min
- Cooking1 h 45 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
- 900 g Beef brisket
- 4 tbsp(~60 ml) Lime juice
- 2 Onion
- 3 clove Garlic
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Cumin
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Olive oil
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Put the beef in a pot with onion, bay leaf, and salt, then cover with water.
2 min02:00 - 2
Boil the beef over low heat for 90 minutes, cooking until it shreds easily.
1 hr 30 min90:00 - 3
Shred the beef and marinate it with lime juice, garlic, and cumin for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 4
Soften the onion in a pan for 5 minutes and set it aside.
5 min05:00 - 5
Fry the shredded beef in a hot pan for 8 minutes until crisp edges form.
8 min08:00 - 6
Add the onion back, then remove from the heat after 1 minute so the meat does not dry out.
1 min01:00
💡 Tip: Salt just before cooking; early salting pulls out meat juices and makes browning harder. Since the meat is already cooked, marinate briefly so the lime does not dominate.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the vaca frita hot while the crisp meat edges are still intact, keeping the onions on top.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~410
kcal calories
31
g protein
8
g carbs
26
g fat
Protein 32%Carbs 8%Fat 60%
GI 10 · Low GIGL 1 · Low GL
2.1g
Sugar
1g
Fiber
586.2mg
Sodium
17.5g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
8/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
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FAQ
How many servings does Vaca Frita make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Vaca Frita take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 105 minutes, including 15 minutes of passive resting; 145 minutes in total.Is Vaca Frita difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Vaca Frita have?
Approximately 410 kcal per serving. Protein: 31g, carbs: 8g, fat: 26g.Is Vaca Frita allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Vaca Frita belong to?
This recipe belongs to Cuban cuisine.How many ingredients does Vaca Frita need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.Is Vaca Frita filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 8/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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