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Carne Asada Burrito

Carne Asada Burrito

American
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60 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps

60 min · 7 steps

Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps

680 kcalper person
Protein 42g
Carbs 62g
Fats 28g

About this dish

Lime and garlic marinated steak is grilled until charred, sliced against the grain and wrapped in a warm flour tortilla with rice, black beans and salsa.

Allergy Info

Dairy, Gluten

Diet Info

Meat

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Limesjuiced2
  • Garlic clovesminced3
  • Fresh Corianderchopped15 g

Meat & Poultry

  • Beef skirt steak500 g

Dairy & Eggs

  • Cheddar Cheesegrated100 g

Tins & Jars

  • Refried beanstinned400 g
  • shop-bought salsa roja (medium heat)100 g

Dried Goods

  • Long-Grain White Rice200 g
  • Flour tortillaslarge4

Spices & Seasonings

  • Ground Cumin1 tsp
  • Saltto taste

Oils & Condiments

  • Vegetable Oildivided30 ml

Utensils

  • Large frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Meat thermometer
  • Chopping board
  • Sharp knife
  • Whisk

Method

1

Whisk together the lime juice, garlic, half the vegetable oil, ground cumin and salt, then coat the steak in the marinade and set aside for 15 minutes.

Approx. 15 minutes
2

Cook the rice in salted boiling water according to the packet instructions, then drain and keep warm.

Approx. 15 minutes
3

Warm the refried beans in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally.

Approx. 6 minutes
4

Heat the remaining oil in a large frying pan over high heat and sear the steak for 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare, checking with a meat thermometer for 63°C.

Approx. 9 minutes
5

Rest the steak for 3 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.

Approx. 4 minutes
6

Warm the flour tortillas for 20 seconds on each side, then lay flat and top each with rice, refried beans, sliced steak, cheddar and salsa.

Approx. 6 minutes
7

Scatter with chopped coriander, fold in the sides and roll each tortilla tightly into a burrito.

Approx. 5 minutes