Asada carne burritos are a delicious and hearty Mexican dish filled with marinated grilled steak, beans, rice, and topped with fresh guacamole. Here’s a simple recipe to make your own Asada carne burritos with guacamole at home.
Asada Carne Burrito Recipe
Ingredients
For the Asada (Grilled Steak):
- 1 pound flank steak or skirt steak
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
For the Burrito Filling:
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup salsa (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
For the Guacamole:
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small tomato, diced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
For Assembling:
- Large flour tortillas (10-12 inches)
- Sour cream (optional)
- Additional salsa (optional)
Instructions
1. Marinate the Steak:
- In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Place the flank or skirt steak in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over it. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight for more flavor).
2. Grill the Steak:
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade and discard the marinade.
- Grill the steak for about 4-6 minutes per side, or until it reaches your desired level of doneness (medium-rare is about 135°F or 57°C).
- Once cooked, remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for about 5 minutes before slicing it thinly against the grain.
3. Prepare the Guacamole:
- In a bowl, mash the avocados with a fork. Stir in the lime juice, chopped onion, minced garlic, diced tomato, salt, pepper, and cilantro (if using). Adjust seasoning to taste.
4. Assemble the Burritos:
- Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds to make them pliable.
- On each tortilla, layer a portion of rice, black beans, grilled steak, shredded cheese, salsa (if using), and fresh cilantro (if using).
- Fold in the sides of the tortilla and then roll it up tightly from the bottom to the top to enclose the filling.
5. Serve:
- Serve the burritos warm with a generous scoop of guacamole on the side, along with sour cream and additional salsa if desired.
Tips
- Customization: Feel free to add other ingredients to your burrito, such as sautéed peppers and onions, corn, or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Storage: If you have leftover burritos, wrap them tightly in foil or plastic wrap and store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave or on a skillet.
- Freezing: You can also freeze assembled burritos. Wrap them tightly in foil and store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen in the oven or microwave.
Enjoy your delicious Asada carne burritos with guacamole! They are sure to be a hit with family and friends.