Pan con Bistec is a Cuban-style steak sandwich. They can be found in cafeterias and restaurants all over Miami, and they’re delicious.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Cuban
Keyword cuban steak sandwich
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Calories 1027kcal
Ingredients
1lb.Large Top Round Beef Steaks4 thinly sliced steaks
1tsp.Kosher or Sea Salt
1tsp.Garlic Powder
½tsp.Dried Oregano
¼tsp.Cumin
Pinchof Black Pepper
2-3tbsp.Canola Oiloil that can withstand high heat
1Small Yellow Onionthinly sliced
2Loaves Cuban Bread
4oz.Potato Sticks
2tbsp.Mayonnaiseoptional
2 cupsLettucechopped or shredded, optional
2Tomatoessliced, optional
Butteroptional
Instructions
Prepare the steaks
Combine the salt, garlic powder, oregano, cumin and black pepper in a small bowl. Season the steaks on both sides with the seasoning mix.
Heat 2 tbsp. of oil in a large (very large) skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is very hot, almost smoking, add as many steaks that will fit in the skillet without overcrowding.
Cook the steaks about 2-3 minutes per side, until they’re golden brown and cooked through. Take the skillet off the heat, remove the steaks to a plate or pan and keep warm. Repeat with the remaining steaks. Note: It may be necessary to add another tablespoon of oil to cook the second batch of steaks.
Cook the onions
Do not wash the skillet, return it to medium-low heat and add the sliced onions. Cook the onions, stirring frequently, for 3-5 minutes until they start to soften, stirring frequently. Remove the skillet from the heat and set aside.
Build the pan con bistec
Cut the loaves of bread to make 4 large pieces. Then open each piece by slicing it in half lengthwise.
Add one steak and a quarter of the onions to the bottom half of the bread piece. Then add the mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato slices, if using. Add a generous amount of potato sticks and cover with the top piece.
Gently, press the pan con bistec for a few minutes until the bread is toasty and starting to flatten out. If desired, brush a little bit of butter on the bread top prior to pressing to get a pretty sheen.