Carne Asada With Salsa Mexicana

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 16
Carne Asada With Salsa Mexicana: A Classic Mexican Dish with Tasty Flavors
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

85 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

12 tortillas
8 poblano chiles
2 bunches green onions , dark green tops trimmed off
2 lbs skirt steaks , cut crosswise into 6-inch wide pieces
4 garlic cloves , minced
coarse kosher salt
2 avocados , peeled , pitted and sliced
lime wedge
12 ounces tomatoes , cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 medium white onion , cut into 1/4-inch cubes
2 -8 jalapeno chiles , chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
coarse kosher salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
537
Sugar
6g
Fat
40g
Carne Asada started as a meat protein used for the popular street food in Mexico and throughout the United States. It later became a staple dish for family gatherings and holidays. The dish has evolved over the years and can be served with various types of meat, including steak, and can be served on its own or in a tortilla. The Salsa Mexicana adds fresh flavors and can be adjusted to the desired level of spice. This dish is great for those looking for a quick, flavorful and protein-rich meal.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, mix garlic, kosher salt and skirt steak and let it sit for 1 hour.
2.Preheat grill to high heat.
3.Grill steak for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
4.Grill green onions and poblano chiles on medium heat for 3-4 minutes.
5.Slice the steak into thin strips and serve it in warm tortillas with avocados and lime wedges with grilled poblano chiles and green onions.
6.For the salsa, mix together chopped tomatoes, white onion, chopped jalapeño chiles, chopped cilantro, lime juice and kosher salt in a bowl.
7.Serve the salsa with carne asada.

PROS

Carne Asada With Salsa Mexicana is a quick and easy dish to prepare on a busy weeknight.

The flavors of the grilled skirt steak and poblano chiles complement well with the fresh salsa.

The dish is packed with protein, vitamins, and is gluten-free.

CONS

The spice level of the dish might be a concern for some, but simply removing or reducing the number of jalapeño chiles can solve the issue.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Skirt steak is a great source of protein and rich in iron, zinc, and vitamin B12 which helps with energy production and a healthy immune system while promoting brain health. The salsa provides antioxidant-rich tomatoes, which supports heart health, and the monounsaturated fats in avocados aid in reducing bad cholesterol and keeping the skin healthy.

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