Sonoran Carne Asada

This Sonoran carne asada is cheap and easy to make with beef chuck and excellent for a fast supper! Serve in warmed tortillas topped with onions, tomatoes, avocado, lettuce, red cabbage slaw, and/or cilantro. Garnish with a wedge of lime, to be squeezed over taco before eating.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 216 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 lemons, juiced
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 2 limes, juiced
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
• 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 3 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into thin, bite-sized slices
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can beef stock
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro, leaves chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place beef chuck in a shallow bowl. Season with pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes. Add enough beef stock to cover. Add lemon juice, lime juice, jalapenos, and cilantro. Turn until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2 to 3 hours.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Stir in 1/3 of the beef and saute until just firm to the touch for medium- to medium-rare, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Be careful not to overcook, as the meat will get tough. Transfer to serving dish. Repeat with remaining beef.