This Cuban cube steak makes a quick, delicious dinner on a busy weeknight. Using cube steak saves some cash too, since it’s an inexpensive yet tender cut of meat. Serve the steaks with a side of white rice and beans for a complete meal that’s affordable and filling.
If you want to go all out, make these fried sweet plantains as a side dish. If you’re looking for more easy Cuban-style meals, try this chicken steak or this amazing bistec en cazuela.
Ingredients
- Cube Steaks (about 1¼ pound)
- Seasoning – Salt (we use kosher salt), garlic powder, dried oregano, cumin and black pepper
- Oil – use a neutral oil with a high smoke point (we use canola oil to fry the cube steaks)
- Onions – sliced thin
How to make Cuban cube steaks
- Season the cube steak with salt, garlic powder, dried oregano, cumin and black pepper.
- Heat the oil in a large, skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot add the cube steak to the skillet. Cook the steaks about 3-5 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness.
- Make sure the steak is browned on the outside, and then continue cooking to the desired doneness. Remove the skillet from the heat, place the steaks on a plate or pan.
- Keep the steaks warm by covering loosely with aluminum foil, or place them in the microwave or oven to keep away from drafts.
- Do not wash the skillet. Immediately add the sliced onions, place the skillet back over low to medium-low heat. There should be enough residual heat in the skillet to cook the onions. Stir the onions frequently and cook until they start to soften.
- Serve the Cuban Cube Steak with white rice, red or black beans and tostones for a great Cuban-style meal.
Want to give a plain can of black or red beans a Cuban flair? Add the beans to a saucepan (do not drain). Add a sprinkle of garlic powder, onion powder, a pinch of dried oregano and cumin. Then add a tablespoon of olive oil and a teaspoon of red wine vinegar. Give the beans a good stir and heat to a simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Cuban Cube Steak
Ingredients
- 4 Cube Steaks about 1¼ pound
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano
- ¼ teaspoon Cumin Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoon Oil use an oil with a high smoke point (we used canola oil)
- 1 Medium Yellow Onion sliced thin
Instructions
- Season the steak with salt, garlic powder, dried oregano, cumin and black pepper.
- Heat the oil in a large, skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot add the cube steak to the skillet. Cook the steaks about 3-5 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness. Make sure the steak is browned on the outside, and then continue cooking to the desired doneness.
- Remove the skillet from the heat, place the steaks on a plate or pan. Keep the steaks warm by covering loosely with aluminum foil, or place them in the microwave or oven to keep away from drafts.
- Do not wash the skillet.
- Immediately add the sliced onions, place the skillet back over low to medium-low heat. There should be enough residual heat in the skillet to cook the onions. Stir frequently and cook until they start to soften.
- Serve the Cuban Cube Steak with white rice, red or black beans and tostones, if desired.
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