Bistec a Caballo is the Cuban equivalent to steak and eggs. It translates to “steak on a horse” – don’t ask me why. This dish is simple to make, it’s a thin steak that’s quickly pan-fried, served on a generous bed of French fries and topped with a fried egg, preferably with a soft yolk.
Serve the bistec a caballo with chopped onions and parsley, and ketchup, for a delicious Cuban meal.
If you're looking for more easy Cuban-style dinners, try this chicken steak (bistec de pollo) or a classic bistec empanizado. Enjoy!
Fries Ingredients
- About 20 ounces Frozen Shoestring Fries, cooked to package directions
- Salt
Steaks Ingredients
- 1½ - 2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1½ pound Top Sirloin Steak (Palomilla) 4 large, thin steaks
- Canola Oil, enough to barely coat the bottom of a large skillet
Fried Eggs Ingredients
- Oil - use a neutral oil with a high smoke point (we use canola oil), enough to cover the bottom of a medium skillet
- 4 Eggs
- Pinch of Salt
Toppings and Sides
- 1 small Onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley, chopped
- Ketchup
Cook’s notes
To have everything ready at the same time, I suggest you make the fries first (especially if cooking them in the oven). When the fries are almost ready, start the steaks. Leave the fried eggs for last because they require your undivided attention.
Make the fries
Make the Fries following package directions, fry or bake depending on taste. We use the oven to make the fries, they come out great. Just remember to sprinkle a little salt over them as soon as they come out of the oven.
Cook the steaks
Add the salt, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper to a small bowl, stir to combine. Season the steaks on both sides with the seasoning mix.
Heat the oil in a large, skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot add the steaks. Cook one or two steaks at a time, don’t overcrowd the pan. Cook about 2 minutes per side, depending on the thickness.
The thin steaks will cook very quickly, brown them on each side and they should be cooked through. Remove the steak(s) from the skillet and place on a plate or pan and repeat with the remaining pieces.
Add a little more oil to the skillet between batches, if needed. Keep the steaks warm by covering loosely with foil, and/or place them in the microwave to keep away from drafts.
Cook the eggs
Add enough oil to cover the bottom of a non-stick skillet. Heat the oil over medium heat. Carefully crack the egg and open the shell over the hot oil. Cook the egg to desired doneness. Leave the yolk soft in the middle, if desired. Sprinkle with a little salt before serving.
To serve the bistec a caballo
Divide the fries evenly among 4 plates. Place the steak on the fries and top each with a fried egg. Serve with the onions, parsley and ketchup. Enjoy!
📖 Recipe
Bistec a Caballo
Ingredients
Fries
- 20 oz. Frozen Shoestring Fries cooked to package directions
- Salt
Steaks
- 1½ - 2 tsp. Salt
- 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
- ½ tsp. Onion Powder
- ¼ tsp. Black Pepper
- 1½ lb. Top Sirloin Steak Palomilla 4 large, thin steaks
- Canola Oil enough to barely coat the bottom of a large skillet
Fried Eggs
- Canola Oil enough to cover the bottom of a medium skillet
- 4 Eggs
- Pinch of Salt
Toppings and Sides
- 1 small Onion diced
- 1 tbsp. Fresh Parsley chopped
- Ketchup
Instructions
Make the fries
- Make the Fries following package directions, fry or bake depending on taste.
Cook the steaks
- Add the salt, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper to a small bowl, stir to combine.
- Season the steaks on both sides with the seasoning mix.
- Heat the oil in a large, skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot add the steaks. Cook one or two steaks at a time, don’t overcrowd the pan. Cook about 2 minutes per side, depending on the thickness.
Cook the eggs
- Add enough oil to cover the bottom of a non-stick skillet. Heat the oil over medium heat. Carefully crack the egg and open the shell over the hot oil. Cook the egg to desired doneness. Leave the yolk soft in the middle, if desired. Sprinkle with a little salt before serving.
To serve the bistec a caballo
- Divide the fries evenly among 4 plates. Place the steak on the fries and top each with a fried egg. Serve with the onions, parsley and ketchup. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
The nutritional information above is computer generated and is only an estimate. There is no guarantee that it is accurate. This data is provided as a courtesy for informational purposes only.
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