Name: Nicaraguan-Style Steak
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients: 2 1/2-inch thick Spencer (rib-eye) steaks; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 garlic clove, pressed; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; Cayenne pepper

Serve this citrus-marinated steak with white rice and pinto beans tossed with butter and a marinated cabbage salad for an authentic Central American meal.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 2

Ingredients

2 1/2-inch thick Spencer (rib-eye) steaks

1/4 cup orange juice

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

1 garlic clove, pressed

2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Cayenne pepper

Preparation

Step 1
Place steaks in shallow baking dish. Pour orange, lemon and lime juices over steaks. Add garlic and turn steaks to coat. Marinate steaks 4 hours or overnight in refrigerator.
Step 2
Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat until almost smoking. Season steaks with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Fry steaks until brown on both sides, turning once, about 4 minutes. Transfer to plates and serve.

TagsCentral American Latin American Rib Eye Steak Steak Beef Meat Orange Citrus Fruit Lemon Lime Main Dinner Dairy Free Gluten Free Nut Free Easy Bon Appétit

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