Cuban Beef
6 servings
180 minutes
Cuban beef is a vibrant reflection of Cuban culinary soul, combining bold aromas and rich flavors. This recipe has its roots in the island's traditions where meat is always prepared with special attention to spices and sauces. Tender T-bone steaks infused with the aromas of cloves, coffee, and honey acquire a rich caramel hue and deep flavor balancing sweet, spicy, and smoky notes. The slowly reduced sauce fills the meat with a rich aroma, making it a true delight for gourmets. The dish pairs perfectly with rice or fried bananas, creating harmony of traditional Cuban taste. Cuban beef is not just a meat dish but a true gastronomic journey to the heart of Cuba.
1
Mix all the spices.
- Cloves: 10 pieces
- Ground coffee: 2 teaspoons
- Brown sugar: 0.3 glass
- Honey: 100 g
2
Thoroughly rub the steaks with spices (leave 2 tsp of spices for the sauce), drizzle with olive oil, and marinate in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours.
- Beef T-bone steak: 6 pieces
- Cloves: 10 pieces
- Butter: 4 tablespoons
3
Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. To do this, mix broth, water, brown sugar, honey, remaining spices, coffee, and onion sliced into half rings in a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Meat broth: 2 glasss
- Water: 0.5 glass
- Onion: 0.5 piece
- Brown sugar: 0.3 glass
- Honey: 100 g
- Ground coffee: 2 teaspoons
4
Cook until about 1 cup of liquid remains in the pot. Everything else should evaporate.
- Meat broth: 2 glasss
5
Strain the resulting sauce. Keep only the liquid, discard the onion and other solids.
- Onion: 0.5 piece
