Bistec Encebollado

Name: Bistec Encebollado
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dominican
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs sirloin steak; 4 yellow onions, sliced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp white vinegar; 1/2 cup beef broth; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Tender sautéed steak smothered in caramelized onions with garlic and vinegar, a savory Dominican dinner that is simple, hearty, and deeply flavorful.

40 minEasyServes 4340 cal/serving

DominicanDinnerStovetopStandard

Ingredients

1.5 lbs sirloin steak
4 yellow onions, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp white vinegar
1/2 cup beef broth
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Pat 1.5 lbs sirloin steak dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear sirloin steak for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. Remove sirloin steak and set aside.
3

In the same skillet, add 4 sliced yellow onions. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until golden and caramelized.
4

Add 4 cloves minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
5

Add 1 tbsp white vinegar and 1/2 cup beef broth to the skillet. Stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
6

Return sirloin steak to the skillet, nestling it into the yellow onions mixture.
7

Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 8-10 minutes for medium doneness, or until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F. The sirloin steak will continue to cook slightly after removal from heat.
8

Transfer sirloin steak to a serving plate. Spoon yellow onions and sauce over top. Serve with white rice and black beans.

Questions

How long does Bistec Encebollado keep?

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

Can I halve or double Bistec Encebollado?

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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