Vaca Frita

Cooked Beef

• 2 lb beef flank steak or skirt steak
• 6 cups water (enough to cover steak)
• 1 large onion, cut into fourths
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1 bay leaf

Crispy Beef and Onions

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/3 cup fresh lime juice or sour orange juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Fresh cilantro leaves, if desired