Welcome to this recipe for Carne Asada Burritos, where we’ll be taking you through the steps to create a mouth-watering and satisfying Mexican dish that is sure to impress your friends and family. The combination of juicy grilled steak, creamy guacamole, and spicy salsa, all wrapped in a warm tortilla, makes for a perfect meal that’s easy to make and bursting with flavor.
Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or just craving a hearty and delicious burrito, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs skirt steak
- Salt and pepper (or any steak seasoning)
- 4 12” flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Oaxaca cheese
Salsa:
- 2 medium tomatoes
- 2 jalapeño peppers
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1/4 sweet onion
- 2 tbsp cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Guacamole:
- 2 medium avocados
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat grill on high.
- Season the skirt steak with salt and pepper or any steak seasoning of your choice.
- Char the tomatoes, jalapeño peppers, garlic cloves, and sweet onion on the grill until tender and nicely charred.
- Add the charred veggies to a blender and blend until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Prepare the guacamole by removing the skin and seeds from the avocados. Use a food processor or a bowl with a cup to smash the guacamole. Add salt, pepper, and lime juice to taste.
- Grill the seasoned skirt steak for 3.5 minutes per side. Once cooked, remove from the grill and let it rest for 3 minutes before slicing it into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add a handful of shredded Oaxaca cheese and let it melt until it’s nice and golden brown.
- Place a tortilla on top of the melted cheese and lift it up. If the cheese is stuck to the tortilla and it’s nicely golden brown, remove it from the skillet.
- Assemble the burrito by adding the sliced carne asada, guacamole, and salsa on top of the tortilla.
- Wrap the burrito tightly, folding in the sides as you go.
- Place the burrito back in the skillet with some butter and cook until the outside is crispy and golden brown.
- Remove the burrito from the skillet and serve hot.
We hope you enjoyed making and savoring these Carne Asada Burritos as much as we did. With simple yet flavorful ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy a delicious Mexican-inspired meal at home.
Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just starting out in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to be a hit. So go ahead, get creative with your fillings, and enjoy your homemade burritos with your favorite toppings and sides.
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Carne Asada Burritos
Ingredients
- 2 lbs skirt steak
- Salt and pepper or any steak seasoning
- 4 12 ” flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Oaxaca cheese
Salsa:
- 2 medium tomatoes
- 2 jalapeño peppers
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1/4 sweet onion
- 2 tbsp cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Guacamole:
- 2 medium avocados
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill on high.
- Season the skirt steak with salt and pepper or any steak seasoning of your choice.
- Char the tomatoes, jalapeño peppers, garlic cloves, and sweet onion on the grill until tender and nicely charred.
- Add the charred veggies to a blender and blend until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Prepare the guacamole by removing the skin and seeds from the avocados. Use a food processor or a bowl with a cup to smash the guacamole. Add salt, pepper, and lime juice to taste.
- Grill the seasoned skirt steak for 3.5 minutes per side. Once cooked, remove from the grill and let it rest for 3 minutes before slicing it into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add a handful of shredded Oaxaca cheese and let it melt until it’s nice and golden brown.
- Place a tortilla on top of the melted cheese and lift it up. If the cheese is stuck to the tortilla and it’s nicely golden brown, remove it from the skillet.
- Assemble the burrito by adding the sliced carne asada, guacamole, and salsa on top of the tortilla.
- Wrap the burrito tightly, folding in the sides as you go.
- Place the burrito back in the skillet with some butter and cook until the outside is crispy and golden brown.
- Remove the burrito from the skillet and serve hot.
