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How to Make Carne Asada Burritos

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Make Carne Asada Burritos

The carne asada in this recipe can be used in a lot of different ways. It's a versatile starting point for lots of Mexican dishes. This recipe makes four burritos.

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    Instructions

    Things You'll Need

    • salt
    • 6 limes
    • salsas
    • 3 tbsp. canola oil
    • freshly cracked black pepper
    • Monterey Jack cheese
    • 1 lb. beef skirt steak trimmed of excess fat
    • 4 flour tortillas
    • refried beans (optional)
    • Monterey Jack Cheese
    • Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
    • Refried Beans (optional)
    • Salsas
    • Salt
    1. Preparing the Meat

      • 1

        Cut the limes in half crosswise and squeeze the juice into a glass bowl.

      • 2

        Cut the meat into lengths about 4 inches long. Place the meat in the bowl, making sure the juice covers a good amount of the meat's surface.

      • 3

        Let the meat marinate in the lime juice for a minimum of 1 hour and up to 4 hours. If possible, turn the meat every 20 minutes.

      • 4

        Remove the meat from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Liberally sprinkle the meat with the salt and pepper.

      • 5

        Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed sauté pan over medium-high heat. When the oil is quite hot, add the meat, without crowding the pan, one piece at a time.

      • 6

        Sear the meat for 1 to 2 minutes per side depending on your preference for doneness. One minute will give you rare; 2 minutes will give you medium.

      • 7

        Remove the meat from the pan and place on a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat with any remaining uncooked pieces.

      • 8

        Once the meat is cool enough to handle, place it on a cutting board.

      • 9

        Cut the meat across into thin strips. Cut across the strips so the meat comes out in small pieces.

      • 10

        Keep the meat on a plate in your oven at the lowest setting.

      Making the Burritos

      • 1

        Heat a tortilla in the microwave for 20 seconds on high.

      • 2

        Place the tortilla on a large plate and put a few heaping tablespoons of the meat in a thick line on the edge closest to you. Add some salsa and cheese on top of the line of meat.

      • 3

        Starting with this edge, roll the tortilla over the meat mixture once. Fold the edges to the right and left of the meat mixture toward each other until they're snug against the roll of meat.

      • 4

        Continue to roll the tortilla until it becomes a tight cylinder. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

    Tips & Warnings

    • Cast-iron skillets work great for searing carne asada.

    • Warmed refried beans are a perfect addition to this burrito filling.

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    Comments

    • forr32t Sep 23, 2010
      I love this website! And I will use it to do my math of cooking. FORR32T
    • Liquid620 Sep 17, 2009
      This recipe is great, however, the marinade is too long and the meat marinading in the juice for that long makes it too powerful - or at least it did this time. I'm adjusting the time to 30 minutes next time. Thanks for this recipe though!
    • Timinator Oct 19, 2007
      There's also the "gringo" version : add cheddar cheese and Sour cream.
    • Timinator Oct 19, 2007
      There's also the "gringo" version : add cheddar cheese and Sour cream.
    • Nov 22, 2005
      Another thing that goes great with Carne Asada burritos is jalapeño sauce. Pureed jalapeños makes the sauce. Sour cream and guacamole make this meal perfect!

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