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The post is a meat dish of the Caribbean coast of Colombia.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 4 lbs. picanha or triangular tip (tri tip)
• 10 cloves garlic
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 2 medium red onions, sliced
• 4 tomatoes, sliced
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• salt and pepper to gust

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375 ° F. Put the peeled garlic on cutting board, add the salt and the tip of a knife crushed garlic and salt to a paste, spread the paste on the meat on both sides. Let marinate 5 minutes. Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Add the meat and cooking it fat side down 2-3 minutes per side to seal. Put the pan in the oven and cook for 45 to 50 minutes or until the internal meat temperature dial 140 F. Remove meat from skillet and let stand 10 minutes. Remove the fat from the pan leaving a tablespoon. Return the pan with the remaining tablespoon of oil to heat and add the onions and tomatoes, sauté over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes to soften. Transfer the vegetables to a blender and blend for 10 seconds or until a thick sauce consistency. Add soy sauce and season with salt and pepper if necessary. Cut the meat into slices against the grain and serve with the sauce.

Servings: 8

Country:  Colombia

Season / Occasion: Father's Day

Main ingredient:  Red Meat