Carne Asada
Flavorful, tender beef that is delicious in a taco, in burrito or rice bowl.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs shaved or thinly sliced beef steak
- 2 Tbsp Asada seasoning blend see notes and recipe for blend
- 1 orange, juiced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- ½-1 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup oil canola or olive
For Serving
- 12-15 small tortillas, corn or flour warmed, I prefer to crisp slightly in hot oil.
- Pico de gallo or good salsa
- queso fresco or cojito cheese
- avocado
- cilantro
- fresh limes
Instructions
- Juice the orange and lemon. Add in the chopped cilantro and Asada seasoning blend.
- Next add in the garlic, oil and vinegar. Gently stir.
- Lay in the thin slices of beef, one at a time, so they get coated and not stick together.
- Let the meat sit for a few minutes. I like to start to get the topping ready. Warm the tortillas, chop the avocados, crumble the cheese etc.
- Cook the beef single layer on a grill mat on the grill. OR in a cast iron skillet with a little tiny bit of oil drizzled in the hot skillet first. Remember there is already oil on the beef. You don't need much. I cook it all together, and not in a single layer. I add some of the marinade. The juices cook off and into the meat leaving a lovely citrus smell and flavor.
- Remove the cooked meat to a cutting board. Roughly chop it up.
- This meat is delicious in tacos, burritos and Mexican rice bowls.
Notes
Asada Seasoning blend - 3 Tablespoons Kosher salt, 1 Tablespoon ground black pepper, 3 Tablespoons chili powder, 4 Tablespoons garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
Store in a small jar.