Carne Asada Recipe

Name: Carne Asada
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 garlic cloves; 16 dried guajillo chilies, stemmed and seeded; 6 tomatoes, diced; 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano; ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper; ¼ teaspoon cumin; 3 cups beef broth; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 ½ teaspoons sugar; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 48 ounces sirloin steaks; 3 onions, cut into thick slices

Servings: persons

6 garlic cloves
16 dried guajillo chilies, stemmed and seeded
6 tomatoes, diced
1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
¼ teaspoon cumin
3 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
48 ounces sirloin steaks
3 onions, cut into thick slices

1
Roast garlic on one side of an ungreased skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally until soft, about 15 minutes.
2
In same pan lightly toast chiles, a few at a time.
3
In a small bowl, cover the chiles with hot water for 30 minutes.
4
Discard water and blend chiles, garlic, and tomatoes to a puree in blender.
5
Press through strainer into heavy pot.
6
Add 1 T oil and simmer over medium heat until sauce reduces to a thick paste.
7
Stir in beef broth, and simmer over medium heat, for 30 to 45 minutes.
8
Season to taste with salt and sugar.
9
Pound steaks to tenderize.
10
To marinate steaks, mix 1/4 cup of sauce with vinegar and 1/2 tsp salt.
11
Coat steaks and refrigerate for 30 mnutes.
12
Grill steaks to medium rare.
13
Toss onion slices with 1 T oil and grill until lightly brown.

1292

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

102

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 garlic cloves, 16 dried guajillo chilies, stemmed and seeded, 6 tomatoes, diced, 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano, and more.

Yes, Carne Asada falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Carne Asada

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