Carne Asada Burrito, San Diego Style

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 3
Delicious Carne Asada Burrito with San Diego twist
in Mexican

Prep

40 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs beef , skirt ( any fajita style cut of meat ) or 2 lbs flank steaks ( any fajita style cut of meat )
1 onion , small
1 lemon , juiced
1 lime , juiced
salt
pepper
2 tomatoes
1/2 onions , white or 1/2 red onion
1 jalapeno pepper , small
1/4 cup cilantro , fresh
1/2 lemon , juiced
1/4 lime , juiced
1/3 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch oregano , dry
1 pinch chili powder
1 pinch cumin
2 avocados , large
1/4 cup pico de gallo
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 lemon , juiced
1/4 lime , juiced
1 dash hot sauce
carne asada meat
pico de gallo
guacamole
flour tortilla , Large
olive oil
French fries
cheese , Mexican Blend

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
1070
Sugar
4g
Fat
54g
The Carne Asada Burrito is a popular Mexican street food, especially in San Diego, California. It typically consists of grilled beef, onions, peppers, rice, beans, cheese, and guacamole wrapped in a tortilla. The San Diego style Carne Asada Burrito is usually simpler and features French fries instead of rice and beans. It is a hearty and satisfying meal that can be customized with different toppings and sauces. This recipe is a homemade version of the San Diego style Carne Asada Burrito, perfect for those wishing to enjoy the flavors and aromas of the streets of California in the comfort of their own home.

Instructions

1.Preheat the grill or a skillet.
2.Slice the beef (skirt or flank steak) and onion into small pieces.
3.In a bowl, mix the lemon juice, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Add the sliced beef and onion. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
4.Grill or cook the beef and onion until cooked through. Set aside.
5.Chop the tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper, and cilantro. Mix in a bowl with lemon juice, lime juice, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, chili powder, and cumin to make the pico de gallo.
6.Mash the avocados with a fork and add the pico de gallo, salt, pepper, lemon juice, lime juice, and hot sauce to make guacamole.
7.Warm up the flour tortilla in a skillet. Add cheese, French fries, carne asada meat, pico de gallo, and guacamole.
8.Fold the tortilla to make a burrito.
9.Serve hot.

PROS

This classic San Diego style Carne Asada Burrito is a delicious and filling meal, perfect for lunch or dinner.

The combination of juicy and flavorful meat, fresh pico de gallo, and creamy guacamole is a party for your taste buds.

CONS

This burrito is high in calories, fat, and sodium.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It requires some preparation and cooking skills, which might be challenging for some.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The beef in this recipe is a good source of protein and iron.
The tomatoes, onion, and jalapeno pepper are rich in vitamins and minerals.
The avocado in guacamole provides healthy fat, fiber, and antioxidants.
However, this meal should be consumed in moderation due to its high calorie and fat content.

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