Carne Frita (Dominican Style Fried Steak)
Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, just how carne frita should be. The garlic, oregano, and lime bring that bold Dominican flavor in every bite. Serve it hot with tostones and extra lime on the side.
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Ingredients
2 lbs sliced top sirloin steak
8 garlic cloves
1 tbsp salt
1 tbsp ground oregano
1 tbsp black pepper
½ tbsp soy sauce
Juice of 2 limes
Oil for frying
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep the Steak
Layer steaks together and cut into 1½-inch wide pieces. Clean steak with lime juice and water. Rinse and pat dry.
2. Start the browning process
In a pilón (or mortar and pestle), mash: Garlic cloves and salt. Mash until a thick paste forms.
3. Season
Add garlic paste to steak. Add oregano, black pepper, soy sauce, and lime juice. Mix well to coat evenly.
4. Fry
Heat oil on high heat for 3 minutes. Lower to medium once steak is added.
Fry for 3 minutes. Flip and fry another 3 minutes.
Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding and dropping oil temperature.
Notes from My Kitchen
Thin cut steak cooks fast, don’t overcook.
High heat first, then medium keeps it juicy.
Best served with tostones and lime wedges.
This tastes like summer nights and loud music
