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Carne Asada Recipe

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Carne Asada

Tania Doyley, Ooltewah

 

Tania Doyley in her kitchen

“I love this meal because it’s delicious, and it reminds me of family and my Latino culture. The mix of herbs, spices, and deep flavor speaks to the love my mom, aunts, and grandmother always expressed through meals when we gather.” – Tania Doyley 

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Carne Asada

 

Serves 4 

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. adobo seasoning or salt
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ⅓ cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1½ lbs. beef top round or flank steak, sliced into strips, ½-inch thickness
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • 1/4 orange, juiced
  • 1 tsp. white or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • ½ bell pepper, sliced
  • ½ onion, sliced 
  • 6 sweet peppers (red, yellow, and orange), sliced
  • Additional salt, to taste

Directions

Combine spices, garlic, and cilantro. Optional: grind ingredients into a paste using a mortar and pestle or a food processor. 

In a bowl, add the sliced meat, seasoning mixture, lime juice, orange juice, and vinegar. Stir to combine.

Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour or up to 24 hours. 

Heat skillet over medium heat, then pour in olive oil. Add the meat and cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring regularly. 

Remove the meat and set aside. Add bell pepper, onion, and sweet peppers to the skillet. Season with salt and sauté for 5-10 minutes.

Return steak to the skillet and mix to combine the meat and veggies. 

Serve with tortillas or a side of rice. 

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Cast Iron Skillet with Carne Asada in it

Carne Asada

Tania Doyley
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Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp. adobo seasoning or salt
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ⅓ cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 ½ lbs. beef top round or flank steak, sliced into strips, ½-inch thickness
  • ½ lime, juiced
  • ¼ orange, juiced
  • 1 tsp. white or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • ½ bell pepper, sliced
  • ½ onion, sliced
  • 6 sweet peppers, sliced (red, yellow, and orange)
  • Additional salt, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Combine spices, garlic, and cilantro. Optional: grind ingredients into a paste using a mortar and pestle or a food processor. 
  • In a bowl, add the sliced meat, seasoning mixture, lime juice, orange juice, and vinegar. Stir to combine.
  • Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour or up to 24 hours. 
  • Heat skillet over medium heat, then pour in olive oil. Add the meat and cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring regularly. 
  • Remove the meat and set aside. Add bell pepper, onion, and sweet peppers to the skillet. Season with salt and sauté for 5-10 minutes.
  • Return steak to the skillet and mix to combine the meat and veggies. 
  • Serve with tortillas or a side of rice. 
Keyword cast iron skillet, steak, vegetables
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