Ancho and Cocoa Carne Asada Recipe

Name: Ancho and Cocoa Carne Asada
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon ancho chilies powder; 2 teaspoons cocoa powder unsweetened; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 1/4 pounds beef, flank steak (london broil) about 1 piece; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 8 each flour tortillas, whole wheat 7-to 8-inch; 7 ounces coleslaw mix packaged,about 3 cups; 1 x pickled jalapenos sliced pickled, as needed for accompaniment; 1 x sour cream, light as needed for accompaniment; 1 x limes wedges, as needed for accompaniments

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon ancho chilies powder
2 teaspoons cocoa powder unsweetened
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/4 pounds beef, flank steak (london broil) about 1 piece
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 each flour tortillas, whole wheat 7-to 8-inch
7 ounces coleslaw mix packaged,about 3 cups
1 x pickled jalapenos sliced pickled, as needed for accompaniment
1 x sour cream, light as needed for accompaniment
1 x limes wedges, as needed for accompaniments

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Stir together ancho powder, cocoa, and cinnamon.
3
Pat steak dry and season with 3/4 teaspoon salt, then coat with spice mixture.
4
Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then cook steak, turning once, 8 to 9 minutes for medium-rare.
5
While steak cooks, wrap tortillas in foil and warm in oven.
6
Let steak rest 5 minutes on a cutting board, then thinly slice across the grain at an angle.
7
Serve steak with warm tortillas and coleslaw mix.

1208

kcal

Calories

Fat

158

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon ancho chilies powder, 2 teaspoons cocoa powder unsweetened, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 1/4 pounds beef, flank steak (london broil) about 1 piece, and more.

Yes, Ancho and Cocoa Carne Asada falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ancho and Cocoa Carne Asada

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