Experience the rich flavors of Latin American cuisine with this classic dish, Bistec Encebollado. Tender beef steaks are expertly seared and paired with a creamy mushroom sauce and caramelized onions, creating a meal that's both hearty and satisfying. This dish is perfect for a special dinner, combining tradition with gourmet techniques to elevate your dining experience.
Ingredients
🥩 3 pieces New York steak or sirloin or tenderloin
🧄 2 cloves minced garlic
🍶 Worcestershire Sauce Salsa Inglesa to taste
🥄 1 teaspoon mustard
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
🧂 1.5 teaspoons salt
🧈 Approximately 2 tablespoons butter for browned butter
🌾 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
🍷 1/4 cup red wine
🥛 1/2 cup sweet cream or milk
🍄 1 container 8-10 oz fresh button mushrooms, sliced
🍬 1 tablespoon sugar
🧅 2 medium onions, sliced into julienne strips
🫒 Oil for frying optional, if opting out of butter
Instructions
1- Marinate the Steaks:
- In a glass bowl, combine minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
- Coat the steaks thoroughly in the marinade and set aside while preparing other ingredients.
2- Caramelize the Onions:
- In a medium pan, sauté julienned onions over medium heat until they become soft and a caramel color.
- Set aside.
3- Sear the Steaks:
- Preheat the large Onyx frying pan on high heat.
- Melt a small amount of butter until it smells nutty noisette stage.
- Place the steaks in the pan, searing one side without moving them.
- Once juices pool on the surface, flip the steaks and cook to desired doneness.
- Remove from the pan and allow to rest.
4- Prepare the Mushroom Sauce:
- In the small Onyx frying pan, melt a small amount of butter, then add the flour to make a roux. Stir with the red silicone spatula until golden.
- Pour in the red wine, allowing the alcohol to evaporate.
- Add cream or milk and sliced mushrooms, stirring until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Season with sugar, salt, and pepper to taste. Cook until mushrooms are tender and sauce is well-combined.
5- Plate and Serve:
- Place the rested steaks on a serving plate.
- Spoon the mushroom sauce over the steaks, then top with caramelized onions.
- Serve alongside arroz arregladito rice with peas and corn and a green salad with tomato slices.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 3
Calories: Approx. 450
Proteins: 28g
Fats: 32g
Carbohydrates: 7g
Equipment:
- 🔲 Induction cooktop
- 🍳 Onyx frying pans large and small
- 🔪 Chef's knife and wooden cutting board
- 🍴 Tongs and red silicone spatula
- 🥄 Small spoon or ladle
- 🥣 Glass bowl for marinating
- 📣 Microphone for presentation optional
Cooking Tips
- Use tongs to handle meat to retain juices.
- Browning the butter enhances flavor before searing.
- Slice mushrooms thicker to maintain texture.
- Resting the meat allows juices to redistribute for juicier steak.
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