5 Ways To Use Carne Asada For Your Next Dinner

There are few meats that meet the same quality of heat and tenderness as that of carne asada. Not only does this sweet meat bring a rolling heat to your mouth, it brings a sense of tradition, culture and community. Carne asada is not only a delicious meat, it’s a way to bring people together. Don’t know where to start in cooking this fantastic ingredient? Say no more! Here are 5 ways to use carne asada for your next dinner. 

This recipe is a carne asada classic.

1. Carne Asada Tacos

This would not be a carne asada list if I did not name the ultimate classic. Carne asada tacos offer a unique sense of heat with the sweet fresh crunch of veggies. Raw onion is a must on these sweet and spicy tacos. If you want a recipe that will feed yourself and others, try this recipe out. 

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp canola oil
• 1 pinch cumin
• 1 pinch oregano
• 1 ½ pound skirt steak, cut into half inch pieces 
• 12 corn tortillas, warmed
• ¾ onion, diced
• ½ cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 lime cut into wedges, for serving

Directions

Begin by taking a medium mixing bowl and add your soy sauce, canola oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin and oregano. In a Ziploc bag, pour in your lime juice mixture and add your steak. Marinate for at last 1 hour and up to 4 hours. The longer you let it marinate the more flavor it’ll have. Heat the remaining oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add your steak and marinade to the pan and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring constantly. Assemble your tacos with your garnish and onion. Serve and enjoy. 

 

This recipe is a healthy alternative when you’re not craving tacos.

2. Carne Asada Burrito Bowls With Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

If you’re looking for the best of both worlds with great flavors and healthy alternatives to tacos, this recipe is perfect for you. Carne asada burrito bowls allow you to have that meat that we all know and love while also watching your waistline. This recipe allows for healthier ingredients and less oil than that of tacos or burritos. Try out this recipe if you crave that rolling heat of carne asada but want your waistline to thank you. 

Ingredients

• ½ cup cilantro, chopped
• ⅓ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• Juice of 1 orange
• Juice of 1 lime
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
• 1 pinch cumin
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch pepper
• 1 ½ flank steak

Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

• 1 cup cilantro, stems removed
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• Juice of 1 lime
• ¼  cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Burrito Bowls

• 1 cup farro
• 1 cup pico de gallo
• 1 cup avocado, halved peeled, seeded and sliced thinly
• ½ cup fresh cilantro
• 1 lime cut into wedges

Directions

In a medium mixing bowl, combine your cilantro, soy sauce, olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, cumin, jalapeno and pepper. Take half of your mixture and refrigerate it until you’re ready to serve. In a Ziploc bag, combine your steak and remaining cilantro mixture. Marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Be sure to turn the bag occasionally to ensure that all surfaces of the meat are getting the marinade. Drain the marinade out of the bag. Preheat your stove to medium high heat. Pat dry your steak with your paper towels and season with your salt and pepper. Add your steak to the pan and flip until done, about 5 to 6 minutes. Thinly slice your steaks. Combine your cilantro lime vinaigrette ingredients. Combine your bowl ingredients. Assemble your burrito bowl. Serve and enjoy. 

This recipe is perfect for catering to parties and get togethers.

3. Carne Asada Nachos

If you’re looking to feed your family members or host a get together for your friends, this recipe is the answer to all your catering needs. This recipe is not only easy, it’s delicious. Carne asada nachos are the perfect balance of sweet and heat. Bring your guests closer with this recipe. 

 

Ingredients 

• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 pinches chili powder
• 1 pinch cumin
• 1 pinch dried oregano
• 1 tbsp canola oil
• 1 ½ pound skirt steak, cut into half inch pieces
• 1 package corn tortilla chips
• 8 ounces sharp cheddar, grated
• ¾ cup pico de gallo
• 1 avocado halved, peeled and seeded
• 1 jalapeno, thinly sliced
• ½ cup cilantro

Directions

Preheat your oven to 400 F. Lightly oil a baking sheet. Take a medium bowl and combine your soy sauce, chili powder, lime juice, cumin and oregano. Heat up yoru canola oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add your steak and soy sauce mixture and cook. Stir constantly until the steak begins to brown and your mixture has reduced. About 5 to 6 minutes. Arrange your tortilla chips in a single layer in the baking sheet. Top with your steak, pico de gallo and cheese. Place in your oven and let bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat. Serve and enjoy. 

This recipe adds a perfect blend of class and party to your next dinner.

4. Carne Asada And Potatoes

When you’re craving the delicate flavors of carne asada but are not feeling the texture or style of tacos or bowls, carne asada and potatoes are a simplistic and lovely alternative for your next dinner.

 

Ingredients 

• 2 pounds skirt steak, trimmed

Marinade 

• 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
• 4 cloves of garlic, mined
• ½ cup cilantro, chopped
• Juice of 1 orange
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• ⅓ cup olive oil
• 1 pinch cumin
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch pepper

Potatoes

• 1 package of instant mashed potatoes( or homemade)

Directions

Take a large baking dish and combine your marinade ingredients. Add your steak in a single layer and turn to coat your carne asada. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Take a medium pan on medium high heat. Add some cooking oil and cook your steaks for 7 to 10 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes. Make your mashed potatoes according to the package. Serve and enjoy. 

 

This recipe is perfect for a get together or a quick snack.

5. Carne Asada Jalapeno Poppers

This ultimate party food is perfect for any large get together or fast snack. If you want a recipe that will keep you coming back for more, or a snack that will go quickly at your next party, try this recipe out. 

 

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp sriracha
• ½ cup soy sauce
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 pounds of skirt steak
• 1 tsp steak seasoning
• 8 oz of cream cheese
• 1 cup pepper cheese, shredded
•  ½ cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 10 jalapenos

Directions

Start by combining your sriracha, soy sauce, steak seasoning and garlic in a medium mixing bowl. Add your steak to the marinade. Place your steak and marinade in the fridge for at least 20 minutes. While you’re waiting on your steak, combine your cream cheese, 1 squirt of sriracha, cheese and bacon together in a small bowl. Prepare your jalapenos, slice the stems off and remove the seeds and membranes. Spoon your bacon and cream cheese into the jalapeno halves. Remove from the steak and marinade and slice into strips. Wrap a piece of steak around each jalapeno. On a skewer, place 4 poppers and heat in a pan or on a grill. Cook for 5 minutes per side. Serve and enjoy. 

Carne assada is the ultimate ingredient when it comes to delicate sweet meat and heat. With so many styles, texture and flavors to choose from, there is a carne asada recipe for everyone.