Bistec De Palomilla (Cuban Fried Steak)

Ingredients

• 1 lb top round steak (cut into 6 serving size pieces)
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 limes, juice of
• salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 3-4 tablespoons olive oil (or butter)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Pound the steaks on both sides, using a mallet, until 1/4-inch thin. Season with garlic, lime juice, salt & pepper. Allow to marinate at least 1 hour, refrigerated.

2. 2

   Remove the steaks from marinade & pat dry. In a large frying pan, heat the oil over medium heat until very hot. Brown each steak for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.

3. 3

   Transfer the steaks to a serving platter & keep warm. Add the marinade & onion to the pan & cook until the onion is slightly wilted, 3 to 4 minutes. Garnish the steaks with the onion & parsley & serve immediately.