Vaca Frita Recipe

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Vaca Frita
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Directions:

  1. Place the beef and bay leaf in a large saucepan, cover with salted water, and cook over low heat, covered, until the meat is tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  2. Remove the meat from the stock and allow to cool at room temperature (save the stock for another use).
  3. When the meat is cool, cut into 2-inch chunks, shred it using your fingers, and place in a nonreactive bowl.
  4. Add the citrus juices, garlic, salt, and pepper, cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour, or overnight.
  5. Remove the meat from the marinade and squeeze out the excess liquid.
  6. In a large skillet, heat the oil over med-high heat until fragrant and cook the beef shreds, stirring 6 to 8 minutes.
  7. Add the onions and cook until the beef is crisp, another 5 minutes.
  8. Sprinkle with the parsley and serve over white rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 400.65 Kcal (1677 kJ)
Calories from fat 263.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.26g 45%
Cholesterol 89.94mg 30%
Sodium 73.7mg 3%
Potassium 508.43mg 11%
Total Carbs 4.36g 1%
Sugars 1.53g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.57g 2%
Protein 28.16g 56%
Vitamin C 10.9mg 18%
Iron 2.8mg 15%
Calcium 48.2mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 201.37 Kcal (843 kJ)
Calories from fat 132.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.71g 45%
Cholesterol 45.21mg 30%
Sodium 37.04mg 3%
Potassium 255.54mg 11%
Total Carbs 2.19g 1%
Sugars 0.77g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.29g 2%
Protein 14.15g 56%
Vitamin C 5.5mg 18%
Iron 1.4mg 15%
Calcium 24.2mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.3
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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