Delicious Carne Asada Burrito Recipe
serves 6 to 8
Ingredients:
- 2-2 1/2 lbs. tri tip roast, cut into strips (between 1/8 and 1/4 inch thick) across the grain
- flour tortillas
- guacamole
- sour cream
- cilantro lime rice
- homemade refried beans or canned
- salsa, canned or homemade
- grated cheese, mild cheddar or Mexican blend
Marinade:
- 2 cups orange juice
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 kiwi, peeled and chopped
- 4 green onions, mostly the greens sliced thin
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp. chile powder
- 1 tsp. cumin
Directions for the carne aside burrito:
If you are using flank or skirt steak, plan to marinate over night or at least 6 to 8 hours. The rest of these directions are geared for using tri tip or another more expensive cut of beef.
Slice the beef thin across the grain and place in a glass dish. Add the marinade ingredients above, stir until well distributed, cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours, (1 hour is perfectly fine).
Prepare the cilantro lime rice and keep warm. Make fresh guacamole (it is so worth making homemade).
Fire up the grill. It's important to have a hot grill when cooking the carne asada. Once it's hot, brush the grill with olive oil. This will help keep the meat from sticking.
Add the beef strips and salt and pepper. Cook 4 to 5 minutes a side, depending on thickness and how done you like it. Don't overcook it though. You want it nice and juicy. :)
Remember to discard the marinade.
When it's time to pull the carne asada off the grill, place it in a new dish that has been warmed. I sometimes will place my dish in the bbq on the side (if you have room). Other wise I will heat it in my oven or microwave just before I pull the meat off. This is a nice touch and will help keep the carne asada warm.
You may want to chop up the beef into yet smaller pieces for easier eating.
If you have a tortilla oven, get those tortillas nice and hot.
Assembling Your Burritos
Now you are ready to assemble your carne asada burrito.
First take a hot flour tortilla and place some hot refried beans along the center of the burrito. Add a spoonful of rice on top, then add the carne asada.
Now add a sprinkle of cheese (so it will melt touching the hot meat), salsa, sour cream and some luscious guacamole.
Fold up the end and roll it over. Now you are in for a delicious feast. My mouth is watering just thinking about it.
Enjoy!
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