Recipe
Uruguayan Steak
Beef steak stuffed with ham and cheese, breaded and fried until golden. A classic of the Cuban table that tastes like grandma's home cooking.
- Preparation40 min
- Cooking20 min
- Total time1 h
- Servings4 servings
- DifficultyMedium
Uruguayan steak is a dish eaten frequently in Cuba. Although its name suggests an Uruguayan origin, this ham- and cheese-stuffed steak, breaded and fried, is part of Cuban culinary tradition. On our island, it was a delight and a celebration at home on the day grandma made it.
Ingredients
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Method
- Pound the steaks, season with salt and pepper, and spread them out on a cutting board.
- Place one slice of ham and one slice of cheese on each steak.
- Fold in one side and then the other so they are closed, forming an oval shape.
- Beat the eggs. Carefully pass the steaks through the beaten egg and then through the breadcrumbs or crushed crackers.
- Fry them in hot fat, turning every two or three minutes until golden on both sides.
- Drain them on paper towels.
- Serve them hot, accompanied by white rice or a delicious congrí.
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