Cuban Garlic Lime Steak (Bistec con ajo receta)

The perfect steak is marinated with loads of garlic and lime juice -just ask any Cuban! This Cuban garlic lime steak recipe is tender, juicy, and perfectly made in a matter of minutes!

What kind of meat is used for Cuban garlic and lime steak recipes?

• round tip
• top round
• skirt steak
• tenderloin

Growing up, I never had a fat juicy steak. Cubans traditionally cut their steak paper thin, and it is DELICIOUS. But sometimes, (like right now) a fat juicy steak calls my name.

If you want a more authentic (and faster cooking time) Cuban garlic and lime steak recipe, choose to have the butcher cut it into thin slices.

If you decide to go with the thin slices and if there is any leftovers, they’re perfect to make steak sandwiches!

Now onto the easy recipe! For this recipe, all you have to do is throw almost everything into a bowl! I suggest squeezing more lime juice than called for -if you have it on hand, and it’s not expensive. (They’re like 3 for $2 here -yikes!)

If you have a pilon, I’d advise you to go ahead and make a paste with the garlic, a splash of olive oil, and the spices. I swear, I feel like I’m in my parents house right now! Take the paste and dress the steak. Go ahead and massage it all in.

Similar recipes!

• Cuban Ropa Vieja
• Cuban Instant Pot Chicken
• Cuban Roasted Pernil

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Authentic Cuban Garlic Lime Steak

Enjoy the authentic Cuban flavors in this juicy steak recipe!

Course dinner, Main Dish, Side Dish

Cuisine Cuban

Keyword Cuban, steak

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 2

Author Latina Mom Meals

Ingredients

• 3 pounds of steak tenderloin
• 10 cloves of garlic chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 teaspoons of cumin
• 2 teaspoon of oregano
• 4 tablespoons of butter
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• 3 tablespoons of cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon of paprika
• 2 lime

Instructions

1. Season steak with salt, pepper, cumin, bay leaf, oregano, paprika, lime juice, garlic and salt and pepper. Set to the side and let marinate for 10-15 minutes.

2. In a large cast iron pan, heat oil and butter over medium high heat. Add steak, cook 3-4 minutes per side (or until your level of done). Remove steak once cooked to rest.

3. Garnish with additional lime juice (if desired) and cilantro.

Recipe Notes

NOTE: If your steak is not tender, use a meat mallet to make it more tender.