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These Carne asada Steak Bowls are hearty, filling, and the best way to enjoy steaks. The perfect weeknight dinner recipe made with the perfect combination of fresh flavors with juicy steak slices. A quick and easy Steak recipe that takes less than 30 minutes to make.

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We love this Mexican inspired steak burrito bowl recipe, with juicy steak served over a bed of crunchy salad, seasoned brown rice, beans, tomatoes, and avocadoes. Then topped with fresh cilantro, onions, jalapeno and salt, and pepper. A gluten-free take on tacos made with seared flank steaks. This Carne Asada Steak bowl is so filling, tasty and the most satisfying meal ever.

How to make Carne Asada Steak Bowl

The flank steaks for this carne asada bowl was made simply by searing the steaks with only salt and pepper since all the flavors will come from everything else that’s added into making the bowl. Simple steps to follow:

  • First, heat 1 tsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the steak with salt and pepper on both sides. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until it’s done to your liking. Place steak on a cutting board and allow it to sit for 5 minutes. Using a very sharp knife, slice it across the grain.
  • Then, to the same pan in which we cooked the steak add 1 Tbsp of oil. Add cooked brown rice and seasonings, and stir fry for about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to your taste and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, add beans, tomatoes, onion, and avocado. Drizzle with remaining oil, lime juice and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Divide lettuce among 2 bowls and top with bean salad, steak, and fried rice. Garnish with lime wedges and fresh cilantro and enjoy!

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The best meat to use for Carne Asada

Making carne asada requires some sort of meat cut. Steaks work best and we prefer using flank steaks stince they are leaner. the following would be ideal to use:

  • Skirt steak
  • Tenderloin steak
  • Rib steak
  • Flank Steak
  • Sirloin steak

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What is Carne Asada

Carne Asada is a Mexican dish made with grilled or sliced beef. Usually best served using Steaks like Flank, sirloin, tenderloin or skirt steak. The steak is marinated and either seared or chargrilled. They can be served as a main dish or as a side, in burritos, burrito bowls, tacos, or as is! The word “Asada” translates to “grilled meat”

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How to season Carne Asada

The most common marinades used for carne asada have the following: lime, cilantro or parsley, vinegar, orange juice, salt & pepper, oil, jalapeno, garlic, and cumin. There are different variations of the marinade but in all, what’s important is bringing out authentic Mexican flavors. For our Carne Asada steak recipe, we simply used salt and pepper since the flavors are all added into the bowl with other ingredients.

Notes:

If you like your steaks more marinated, in a Ziploc bag, add:

  • chopped cilantro, half a handful
  • 1 lime juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • minced garlic or about 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 cup vinegar

Allow it to marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Then cook either over your stovetop or using an outdoor grill if weather permits.

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What to serve with Carne Asada

Our Carne Asada Steak bowl recipe is a complete wholesome meal. Other options to serve carne asada steaks with are:

  • Seasoned Rice
  • Quinoa
  • Make some tacos
  • Over Salad
  • In a burrito wrap
  • Make a burrito bowl, with beans, corn, and guacamole
  • With grilled veggies
  • Enjoy with Street Corn

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Carne Asada Steak Bowls

By: Rena
Servings: 2
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
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Total: 30 minutes
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A delicious rice bow with fresh veggies, beans, seasoned brown rice, and juicy steak.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Flank Steak, 1 Steak
  • Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • ½ Cup Cooked brown rice
  • ½ Tsp Ground Cumin
  • ¼ Tsp Tumeric
  • ¼ Tsp Garlic Powder
  • ½ Cup Unsalted Cannellini Beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 Cups Chopped Romaine Lettuce
  • 1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved or quartered
  • 1 small Onion, diced
  • 1 Small Ripe Avocado, pitted and chopped
  • juice of 1/2 lime
  • 2 lime wedges
  • fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the steak with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until it's done to your liking. Place steak on a cutting board and allow it to sit for 5 minutes. Using a very sharp knife, slice it across the grain.
  • To the same pan in which we cooked the steak add 1 Tbsp of oil. Add cooked brown rice and seasonings, and stir fry for about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to your taste and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, add beans, tomatoes, onion, and avocado. Drizzle with remaining oil, lime juice and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Divide lettuce among 2 bowls and top with bean salad, steak, and fried rice. Garnish with lime wedges and fresh cilantro and enjoy!

Notes

Steaks: The steaks that can be used are skirt steak, sirloin steak, tenderloin steak, or rib steak.
Beans: You can use any beans of choice
Rice: Use brown, white, or quinoa.

Nutrition

Calories: 585kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 33gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 85mgPotassium: 1445mgFiber: 12gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 4605IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 5mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
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About Rena Awada

Hi, Iโ€™m Rena! Welcome to my blog. I am here to help you prepare delicious, light, fresh meals that your whole family will love!

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