Cengiz ÖzyurtCommis de Cuisine
26 July 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

A Cuban street-food classic, pan con bistec is made by marinating steak with garlic and lemon, tenderizing it in a pressure cooker, searing it in a skillet, and serving it in a baguette with lettuce, tomato, and olive oil.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Marinate the Steak

20 min

Rub the steak with garlic, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Marinate for 20 minutes.

2

Cook in the Pressure Cooker

25 min

Transfer the steak and its marinade to a pressure cooker and cook over medium heat for 25 minutes; this helps tenderize an inexpensive cut.

3

Sear in a Skillet

4 min

Sear the cooked steak in a hot skillet over high heat for 2 minutes per side, 4 minutes total, then let it rest.

4

Assemble the Sandwich

6 min

Split the baguette and brush with olive oil. Add the sliced steak, lettuce, and tomato, then serve.

Reminder

Release all the steam before opening the pressure cooker. After searing the steak in a skillet, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. Allergen: Contains gluten (baguette).

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