Carne Frita (Fried Beef or Pork) Recipe Page

Carne frita, res frita, or puerco frito (Dominican fried beef or fried pork) is a Dominican dish that dates back to colonial times. Uncomplicated, flavorful, popular, and economical, it is a must-try dish in frituras and at roadside stops. Learn to make tasty carnita frita at home.

Carne Frita dish

Photo Credit: Cocina Dominicana

Ingredients

  • 1 pound beef, or pork fillet
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 1/2 tablespoon powdered sazón completo, or liquid sazón
  • 1/2 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 teaspoons salt, (or more, to taste, amount divided)
  • 2 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Clean and cut the meat into thin strips
  2. Season the meat with peper, garlic, sazon complete, oregano, and lemon juice
  3. Boil the meat in a pot of water
  4. Remove boiled meat from water and drain
  5. Fry the meat in oil
  6. Serve hot (wait till it cools down to eat)

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