Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1.5 lbs

Skirt Steak

trimmed and cut into 4 equal portions

1.5 tbsp

Vegetable Oil

1 tbsp

Vegetable Oil

for cooking

2 unit

Garlic Cloves

minced

0.5 tbsp

Prepared Mustard

1 tbsp

Ground Cumin

1 tsp

Salt

0.5 tsp

Fresh Ground Black Pepper

2 tbsp

Fresh Cilantro

chopped

3 tbsp

Vegetable Oil

1 cup

Green Onion

chopped

2 cups

Fresh Tomatoes

chopped

1 unit

Garlic Clove

minced

1 tsp

Ground Cumin

0.25 tsp

Salt

0.25 tsp

Fresh Ground Black Pepper

0.25 cup

Fresh Cilantro

chopped

Step 1
~7 min

Pound steaks to 1/4 inch thickness.

Step 2
~7 min

Marinate steaks in a mixture of oil, mustard, cumin, garlic, cilantro, salt, and pepper for at least 1 hour.

Step 3
~7 min

Prepare the hogao by sautéing tomatoes, green onions, garlic, and cumin in oil until tomatoes soften (15-20 minutes).

Key Technique: Sautéing
Step 4
~7 min

Simmer hogao with salt, pepper, and cilantro until tomatoes break down (10 minutes).

Step 5
~7 min

Sear steaks in a skillet for 3 minutes per side.

Step 6
~7 min

Add hogao to the skillet with the steaks, cover, and cook for 7 minutes more.

Step 7
~7 min

Serve hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a spicier dish, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the hogao.

Marinate the steak for at least 4 hours for best results.

Serve with arepas and avocado for a traditional Colombian meal.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Hogao can be made a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with white rice, fried plantains (patacones), and avocado.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Arepas
Avocado
White Rice
Fried Plantains (Patacones)

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Colombia

Cultural Significance

A staple dish in Colombian cuisine, often enjoyed at family meals and celebrations.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Family Gatherings

Occasion Tags

Dinner
Family Meal
Celebration

Popularity Score

65/100

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