Carne Asada - the Real Deal Recipe

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Carne Asada - the Real Deal
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Directions:

  1. In a large ziploc bag, place beer, oregano (rub between palms to crush while adding), cumin, orange juice, sugar and garlic. Add salt and pepper to taste, making it a bit on the salty side.
  2. Add red pepper flakes and achiote powder, if using. Achiote gives it a nice color and a subtle taste.
  3. Zip bag closed and shake or knead to blend all ingredients well.
  4. Add flank steak, zip closed and combine to saturate all sides of beef. Refrigerate at least one hour, turning and shaking bag from time to time.
  5. Drink rest of beer while meat is marinating.
  6. Place meat on hot grill, turning only once, about four minutes per side for medium well.
  7. When done to your liking, place meat on cutting board, let rest for a few minutes, then cut into small 1/2 inch pieces.
  8. Serve with warm corn and/or flour tortillas, guacamole, salsa and sour cream (or crema fresca). Beans and mexican rice on the side - see my recipe for the rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 272.07 Kcal (1139 kJ)
Calories from fat 109.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.15g 19%
Cholesterol 102.79mg 34%
Sodium 93.88mg 4%
Potassium 538.51mg 11%
Total Carbs 3.44g 1%
Sugars 1.26g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.12g 0%
Protein 31.99g 64%
Vitamin C 5.7mg 10%
Iron 3.2mg 18%
Calcium 50.1mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 140.07 Kcal (586 kJ)
Calories from fat 56.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.26g 19%
Cholesterol 52.92mg 34%
Sodium 48.34mg 4%
Potassium 277.25mg 11%
Total Carbs 1.77g 1%
Sugars 0.65g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.06g 0%
Protein 16.47g 64%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 10%
Iron 1.7mg 18%
Calcium 25.8mg 5%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.4
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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