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Beyti Sarma
Medium 55 min~610 kcal 9/10
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Vaca Frita
A Cuban pan of shredded beef marinated with lime and garlic, then fried until the strands turn dark and crisp at the edges.
Medium⏱️ 55 min📖 1 min readServes 4~296 kcal🇨🇺 Cuban🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 20 min cook 20 min rest
- #High Protein
- #One-Pot
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Timeline
Total 55 min- Prep15 min
- Resting/Marinating20 min
- Cooking20 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 600 gr Cooked beef
- 2 adet Onions
- 3 diş Garlic
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Lime juice
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Sunflower oil
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Salt
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Portakal suyu
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Instructions
- 1
Pull the cooked beef into shreds and let it rest with the garlic, lime juice, and salt for 10 minutes.
- 2
Cook the onions in sunflower oil for 5 minutes and set them aside.
20 min20:00 - 3
Brown the beef in the same pan and bring it together with the onions for serving.
5 min05:00 - 4
Eti aynı tavaya yayıp orta yüksek ateşte 7 dakika kızartın.
7 min07:00 - 5
Eti sadece bir kez çevirin, çıtır kenarlar kopup dağılmasın.
- 6
Soğanı etle birleştirip siyah fasulye ve pilavla servis edin.
💡 Tip: Do not pull the beef into very thick strands, so the edges can brown more clearly in the pan.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with the onions softened in the pan spooned over the top.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~296
kcal calories
28
g protein
6
g carbs
18
g fat
Protein 38%Carbs 8%Fat 54%
GI 30 · Low GIGL 2 · Low GL
3.1g
Sugar
1g
Fiber
293.5mg
Sodium
0.7g
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.
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 4.How long does Vaca Frita take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 20 minutes, including 20 minutes of passive resting; 55 minutes in total.Is Vaca Frita difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Vaca Frita have?
Approximately 296 kcal per serving. Protein: 28g, carbs: 6g, fat: 18g.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 7 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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