Bistec a Caballo

Name: Bistec a Caballo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Colombian
Ingredients: 2 lbs top sirloin steak, thinly sliced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced; 4 roma tomatoes, diced; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 4 large eggs

Tender seasoned beef steak smothered in a flavorful tomato and onion sauce, finished with a sunny-side up fried egg on top.

30 minEasyServes 4480 cal/serving

ColombianDinnerStovetopHigh ProteinStandardLow CarbGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

2 lbs top sirloin steak, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
4 roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 tsp ground cumin
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
4 large eggs

Instructions

1

Season 2 lbs thinly sliced top sirloin steak with 4 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, half of the 1 tsp kosher salt, and half of the 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2

Heat half of the 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3

Sear steak for 3 to 4 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 145°F for medium, then transfer to a platter.
4

Add remaining 2 tbsp vegetable oil to the skillet, then stir in 1 thinly sliced yellow onion and 4 diced roma tomatoes with remaining 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
5

Cook the tomato mixture for 5 to 6 minutes until softened into a rich sauce, then spoon over steak.
6

Fry 4 large eggs sunny-side up in the same skillet and place one fried egg on top of each portion of steak.

Questions

How long does Bistec a Caballo keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Bistec a Caballo?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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