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Puerto Rican Pepper Steak

Puerto Rican Pepper Steak

Puerto Rican Pepper Steak is a vibrant, savory dish that captures the essence of Caribbean cuisine. Tender slices of flank steak are marinated in a flavorful blend of sofrito, garlic, and spices, then sautéed with colorful bell peppers and onions for an irresistible meal. This recipe is perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners, offering bold flavors with straightforward preparation. Serve it over rice or alongside your favorite sides to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 6

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2–3 pounds flank steak (sliced thin)
  • 1/3 cup sofrito
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 8 cloves garlic (crushed)
  • 2 tablespoons oil (divided)
  • 10 dashes Maggi liquid seasoning (or 2 tsps salt)
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ red bell pepper (sliced thin)
  • ½ green bell pepper (sliced thin)
  • ½ red onion (sliced thin)

Instructions

  1. Marinate the flank steak in a large bowl with sofrito, cilantro, crushed garlic, oil, Maggi seasoning, chicken bouillon, oregano, adobo, black pepper, and cumin. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  2. In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the remaining oil and sauté the marinated steak for about 5-7 minutes until juices are released. Stir in sliced peppers and onion.
  3. Add enough water to cover the meat completely along with bay leaves. Cook on medium heat until the water reduces by half. Lower the heat to simmer for approximately one hour or until the meat is tender.
  • Author: Natalia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 75 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Caribbean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: For added spice, include jalapeños or cayenne pepper. Feel free to substitute flank steak with sirloin or skirt steak.