Chipotle-Style Carne Asada

Chipotle-Style Carne Asada Recipe

Recreate the delicious taste of Chipotle's Carne Asada in your own kitchen with this simple yet flavorful recipe. Marinate skirt steak in an irresistible blend of spices, peppers, and citrus, then sear it to perfection for a meal prep option that is sure to satisfy your cravings. This Mexican/Tex-Mex main dish can be enjoyed in bowls, tacos, or burritos.

Ingredients

🥩 3 lbs Skirt steak, Beef Choice Angus Sirloin Flap Meat Churrasco
🫒 1/2 cup Avocado oil, neutral oil
🧄 5 Garlic cloves
🌿 1 tbsp Cumin
🌶️ 3 tsp La Costeña Diced Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
🍋 Juice of 1-2 Limes
🍯 2 tbsp Honey
🍙 1 tbsp Great Value Less Sodium Soy Sauce
🧂 1 tbsp Salt
🌿 2 tsp Ground coriander
🌶️ 2 tsp Chipotle chili powder
🌰 1/4 tsp Cinnamon
🌿 1/2 cup Cilantro, plus extra for garnish

Instructions

1- Prepare the Marinade:

In a Nutribullet, combine avocado oil, garlic cloves, cumin, La Costeña Chipotle peppers, lime juice, honey, soy sauce, salt, ground coriander, chipotle chili powder, cinnamon, and cilantro.
Blend until smooth.

2- Marinate the Steak:

Place the skirt steak in a Ziploc bag.
Pour in the marinade, seal the bag, and massage the marinade into the steak ensuring it is fully coated.
Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, in the refrigerator.

3- Cook the Steak:

Preheat the cast iron pan over medium-high heat.
Once hot, place the marinated steak in the pan.
Sear each side for about 2-3 minutes until a nice brown crust forms.

4- Check Temperature:

Use a meat thermometer to ensure the steak’s internal temperature reaches 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare.

5- Rest the Steak:

Remove the steak from the pan and tent it with aluminum foil.
Allow it to rest for 10 minutes to keep it juicy and tender.

6- Slice and Serve:

Transfer the rested steak to a cutting board and slice against the grain.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Marinating Time: 30 minutes to overnight
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Resting Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: Approximately 1 hour and 6 minutes (including minimum marinating time)
Servings: 8

Calories: 395
Protein: 33g
Fat: 27g
Carbohydrates: 7g

Equipment: Blender/Bullet Blender (Nutribullet), Ziploc bag, Cast iron pan/skillet, Tongs, Cutting board (Wooden), Chef's knife, Aluminum foil