Palomilla Steak

THE PROMISE OF bistec de palomilla (which translates as “butterfly steak,” indicating the way in which the steaks are sliced and/or pounded to resemble a butterfly) is meat deeply flavored with vibrant garlic and citrus flavors and smothered in gently sweet, golden-brown onions. It’s a celebrated Cuban tradition in thousands of American and Caribbean homes.

Many of the recipes I found in my initial research called for marinating less expensive steaks