Carne Asada Recipe

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Carne Asada
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  1. In a mortar and pestle or bowl mash together garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, salt and pepper to make a paste. Transfer the paste to a glass jar with a tight fitting lid. Add the lime juice, orange juice, vinegar and oil. Shake to make sure that the marinade is well combined. (Note: if marinating meat in a plastic bag you can transfer directly to the bag and mush to combine ingredients in the bag before adding meat.).
  2. Place steak in a plastic bag or other container of your choice for marinating. Add the marinade making sure the meat is coated. Refrigerate and allow to marinate for about 4 – 6 hours. (I don’t recommend marinating longer than that as the fibers of your meat will break down resulting in mushy meat.).
  3. Preheat an outdoor grill or a ridged grill pan over medium-high flame. (You can also use a broiler if desired.) Brush the grill or broiler plate with a little oil to prevent the meat from sticking.
  4. Remove meat from marinade. Discard marinade. Season on both sides with salt and pepper to taste. Grill (or broil) the steak for 7 to 10 minutes per side, turning once, until medium-rare. Remove from heat and let rest on a cutting board for about 7 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, warm the tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side in a dry skillet or on the grill until pliable. Remove to plate. Cover to keep warm.
  6. Thinly slice meat diagonally across the grain.
  7. To serve: Stack 2 of the warm tortillas. Place about 4 oz. of the beef in the center. Add lettuce, onion and cheese as desired. Top with a spoonful or two of the Pico de Gallo and garnish with a lime wedge. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  8. ***NOTE***: The marinade recipe for the steak will make about 1 1/4 cups and can be used for chicken, too. If not used as a marinade for meat it can also be used as a table-side condiment. NEVER re-use marinade that has been in contact with raw meat as a condiment. You can become sick from the harmful bacteria.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 633.95 Kcal (2654 kJ)
Calories from fat 351.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39g 60%
Cholesterol 102.79mg 34%
Sodium 112mg 5%
Potassium 718.8mg 15%
Total Carbs 37.17g 12%
Sugars 3.62g 14%
Dietary Fiber 5.74g 23%
Protein 36.4g 73%
Vitamin C 28mg 47%
Iron 4.2mg 23%
Calcium 120.6mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 200.42 Kcal (839 kJ)
Calories from fat 110.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.33g 60%
Cholesterol 32.5mg 34%
Sodium 35.41mg 5%
Potassium 227.25mg 15%
Total Carbs 11.75g 12%
Sugars 1.14g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.81g 23%
Protein 11.51g 73%
Vitamin C 8.9mg 47%
Iron 1.3mg 23%
Calcium 38.1mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.1
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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