La Sabana

Directions

1. 1
   Place the beef between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound, pushing it outward as you go, to a rough oval shape.
2. 2
   Fold into a package and pound out again to the required size.
3. 3
   Peel off the top plastic wrap and replace with wax paper.
4. 4
   Turn meat over and replace second sheet of plastic with wax paper; set aside until ready to use.
5. 5
   Heat a griddle.
6. 6
   When very hot, grease lightly.
7. 7
   Remove top paper.
8. 8
   Sprinkle the exposed side of the meat with lime juice and salt and pepper and lay it face down, with the aid of the paper, on the griddle.
9. 9
   Strip off the bottom paper.
10. 10
    Cook for about 2 seconds, flip the meat over with two spatulas so it will not break in the middle, and cook for 2 seconds more.
11. 11
    Serve immediately, flat if possible, on a large plate with refried beans, and fresh salsa of your choice.