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    Cuban Cube Steak

    Published: May 8, 2018 · Modified: Mar 11, 2021 by Elizabeth · 1 Comment

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    Cuban Cube Steak

    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.

    Cuban Cube Steak, topped with cooked onions and served with white rice, red beans and fried green plantains on the side.

    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.

    You may also like these Cuban recipes:

    • Ropa Vieja
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    • Vaca Frita
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    Cuban Cube Steak, topped with cooked onions and served with white rice, red beans and fried green plantains on the side.
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    5 from 3 votes

    Cuban Cube Steak

    This Cuban Cube Steak is quick, easy and super flavorful.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time15 minutes mins
    Total Time20 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Cuban
    Keyword: cuban beef recipes, steak
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 401kcal
    Author: Elizabeth

    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.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 582mg | Potassium: 624mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 2.1mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 3.3mg
    The nutritional information above is computer generated and is only an estimate. There is no guarantee that it is accurate.This data is provided as a courtesy for informational purposes only.

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    1. SKR

      August 03, 2023 at 3:03 am

      5 stars
      Delicious! Make this and be happy.

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