Carne Asada Burritos
Carne Asada Burritos are filled with juicy grilled steak marinated in citrus, garlic and spices, then wrapped in tortillas with your favorite fillings.
Servings: 8 burritos
Ingredients
CARNE ASADA:
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
- ¾ cup minced fresh cilantro
- 5 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
- 2 pounds flank steak
THE REST:
- 8 burrito-sized flour tortillas
- desired fillings: rice, beans, guacamole, salsa, sour cream and cheese
Instructions
MAKE THE CARNE ASADA:
- Add the oil, lime juice, orange juice, vinegar, cilantro, jalapeno, garlic, salt, oregano, cumin, black pepper, and chipotle chili powder to a bowl and stir to combine. Remove ¼ cup of this mixture and set aside for topping the carne asada later. Put the steak into a gallon-sized zip-top plastic bag along with the rest of the marinade. Let it marinade in the fridge for at least 2 hours, but up to 24 hours. When you’re ready to grill the steak, preheat a grill to high. Remove the steak from the marinade, and discard the marinade. Grill the steak until it’s done to your desired level of doneness, about 7 to 10 minutes per side. If you want to cook it to medium doneness, the internal temperature should be around 135 to 145℉. Let the steak rest for 10 minutes before slicing it across the grain. Spoon the reserved ¼ cup of marinade on top.
ASSEMBLE THE BURRITOS:
- Stuff the flour tortillas with the carne asada and any fillings you like. Wrap to create burritos.
Notes
- Nutritional Info does not include desired fillings.
- Marinate longer for more flavor: Up to 24 hours works great
- Slice thinly against the grain: This ensures tender bites
- Use high heat for grilling: Helps create a nice char
- Warm tortillas before filling: Prevents cracking
- Make it a burrito bowl: Skip tortillas for a lighter option
Nutrition
Serving: 1burrito | Calories: 469kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 506mg | Potassium: 437mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 147IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg