Bistec de Palomilla

Description
Cuban fried steak
 * Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 6 top round steaks, 4 to 6 ounces each
 * 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
 * juice of 2 limes
 * salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
 * 3 to 4 tablespoons pure Spanish olive oil or salted butter
 * 1 medium onion, finely chopped by hand
 * 3 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped by hand

Directions

 * 1) Pound the steaks on both sides, using a mallet, until ¼-inch thin.
 * 2) Season with garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper, and allow to marinate at least 1 hour, refrigerated.
 * 3) Remove the steaks from the marinade and pat dry.
 * 4) In a large frying pan, heat the oil over medium heat until very hot, and brown each steak for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
 * 5) Transfer the steaks to a serving platter and keep warm.
 * 6) Add the marinade and onion to the pan and cook until the onion is slightly wilted, 3 to 4 minutes.
 * 7) Garnish the steaks with the onion and parsley and serve immediately.