Description
A hearty and flavorful dish featuring tender flank steak seasoned with a savory blend of spices, paired with golden, crispy plantains fried in rich beef tallow. This recipe combines simple ingredients with classic frying techniques to create a satisfying meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak
- 1 pound flank steak
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
Plantains
- 2 ripe plantains
- 1 cup beef tallow
Instructions
- Prepare the Plantains: Peel the ripe plantains carefully and slice them diagonally into thick pieces to ensure even cooking and a great texture.
- Heat the Tallow: In a large skillet, heat the beef tallow over medium heat until fully melted and hot, ready for frying.
- Season the Steak: Generously season the flank steak on all sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to enhance the meat’s natural flavors.
- Cook the Steak: Place the seasoned steak in the hot skillet and cook for approximately 4-5 minutes per side, adjusting the time according to your preferred level of doneness.
- Rest the Steak: Remove the cooked steak from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes to allow the juices to redistribute, ensuring a juicier bite.
- Fry the Plantains: Using the same skillet and remaining hot tallow, add the sliced plantains and fry them until they achieve a golden brown color on both sides, turning carefully for even frying.
- Drain the Plantains: Once golden and crisp, remove the plantains from the skillet and drain them on paper towels to remove excess fat.
- Serve: Slice the rested flank steak against the grain and serve it alongside the hot, tallow-fried plantains for a delicious and balanced meal.
Notes
- Use ripe plantains for sweetness and a soft interior; underripe plantains will be starchy and less sweet.
- Letting the steak rest after cooking is crucial for moist and tender meat.
- Beef tallow adds a rich flavor but can be substituted with another high-smoke point fat if preferred.
- Cook steak to your desired doneness; 4-5 minutes per side typically results in medium-rare to medium.
- Drain plantains well to avoid excess greasiness.
