Description
Pan Con Bistec is a classic Miami-style Cuban steak sandwich featuring flavorful marinated steak, sautéed onions, and crispy potato sticks, all sandwiched between a soft Cuban bread loaf. This recipe captures the essence of Cuban cuisine with a Miami twist.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Steak:
- 2 palomilla steaks (top sirloin steaks)
- 1/2 cup mojo marinade (or use storebought)
- 1 teaspoon complete seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste*
For Assembly:
- 2–3 tablespoons neutral oil (for pan frying)
- 1/2 medium white onion (sliced thin)
- 6-inch Cuban bread loaf (cut lengthwise)
- 1/2 cup storebought potato stix
Instructions
- Pound the Steaks: If the steaks are not thin, pound them between plastic wrap until 1/4-inch thin.
- Marinate the Steaks: In a dish, marinate steaks with mojo, complete seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 20 minutes to 3 hours.
- Cook the Steaks: In a skillet, fry steaks for 1-2 minutes per side until browned. Sauté onions until soft.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Layer steak, onions, and potato sticks in Cuban bread. Serve warm.
Notes
- *Adjust salt based on the saltiness of the mojo marinade used.
- For added flavor, you can toast the assembled sandwich in a panini press.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan Fry
- Cuisine: Cuban, Miami
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Pan Con Bistec, Cuban Steak Sandwich, Miami Cuisine
