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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