Lime-garlic marinated skirt steak grilled hot and fast, sliced thin for tacos.
SHOPPING: Skirt steak is a long, flat cut from the diaphragm. There are two types: outside skirt (thicker, more tender, usually sold to restaurants) and inside skirt (thinner, slightly tougher, more available to consumers). Both work. Look for even thickness and trim excess membrane if present. For tacos, slice thin and serve with warm corn tortillas, onion, cilantro, and salsa.
Leftover carne asada makes excellent breakfast tacos or nachos. Carne asada means 'grilled meat' in Spanish; it's the technique, not the cut.
Ingredients
- Skirt steak
- Fresh lime juice
- Vegetable oil
- Garlic cloves, minced
- Ground cumin
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Jalapeño, minced
- Lime wedges for serving
Ingredients
- Skirt steak
- Fresh lime juice
- Vegetable oil
- Garlic cloves, minced
- Ground cumin
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Jalapeño, minced
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
Tomorrow's Meal
Carne Asada Crispy Rice Bowl
Shredded leftover carne asada layered over crispy-fried day-old rice with fresh toppings and lime crema
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Quick overview:
- 1.Slice cold carne asada against the grain into bite-sized pieces; shred if pieces are thick
- 2.Spread cold rice in a thin layer in a hot oiled skillet; press and don't stir for 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy on bottom
- 3.Break crispy rice into chunks, toss gently, continue frying 2 more minutes for all-over crispness
- 4.Warm shredded carne asada in a separate pan with a splash of water and reserved marinade (30 seconds)
- 5.Whisk sour cream with lime juice and salt to make lime crema
- 6.Layer crispy rice in bowl, top with warm carne asada, drizzle lime crema, finish with cilantro, onion, cheese, and jalapeños
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Cook notes
- • SHOPPING: Skirt steak is a long, flat cut from the diaphragm. There are two types: outside skirt (thicker, more tender, usually sold to restaurants) and inside skirt (thinner, slightly tougher, more available to consumers). Both work. Look for even thickness and trim excess membrane if present.
- • For tacos, slice thin and serve with warm corn tortillas, onion, cilantro, and salsa.
- • Carne asada means 'grilled meat' in Spanish; it's the technique, not the cut.
- • Leftover carne asada makes excellent breakfast tacos or nachos.
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