This easy dinner recipe blends cumin, Mexican oregano, and chipotle spices for a zesty take on a simple skirt steak.
CARNE ASADA
Serves: 4 | Difficulty Level: 1 (of 5) | Prep Time: 20 Minutes | Ready In: 40 Minutes
INGREDIENTS:
• 1 teaspoon(s) ground chipotle chili
• 1 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried Mexican oregano, crumbled
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) kosher salt
• 1 large (1 1/4-pound) skirt steak, cut into 4 pieces
• 3 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 lime
• 1 large sweet onion, halved, cut into thin strips
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
• 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
• 1 large poblano or Anaheim chile, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
• 2 clove(s) garlic, chopped
• 1/4 cup(s) chopped cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) freshly ground pepper
• 12 corn tortillas, warmed according to package directions
• Lime wedges
PROCEDURE:
• Combine chipotle, cumin, oregano, and salt in a small cup.
• Rub steak pieces with 1 tablespoon of the oil, then with spice mixture.
• Squeeze juice from lime half over steak pieces.
• Heat a stove-top grill pan over medium heat.
• Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add onion, bell peppers, and chile; sauté 4 minutes.
• Add garlic and continue to sauté 4 to 6 minutes, or until crisp-tender.
• Remove from heat; stir in cilantro and season with kosher salt and pepper.
• Grill steaks 3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
• Remove from grill; let rest 5 minutes.
• Slice against the grain and serve with pepper mixture, warm tortillas, and lime wedges.
Enjoy,
Chef Phil
This is a very tasty meal made from a rather inexpensive cut of beef, add the refried beans and Mexican rice for the complete meal.