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Carne Asada

This authentic carne asada is a vibrant, high-protein dish that brings the smoky flavours of a traditional Mexican grill to your table. By charring fresh poblano chillies and spring onions alongside the beef, you create a depth of flavour that perfectly complements the rich, savoury notes of the garlic-rubbed steak. It is an ideal choice for summer entertaining or a nutritious weekend dinner, offering a balance of lean protein and healthy fats from the fresh avocado.

Preparing this dish is straightforward and relies on quality ingredients and high heat to achieve the best results. The skirt steak is prized for its intense flavour and becomes incredibly tender when sliced across the grain after resting. Serve these succulent strips of beef in warm tortillas with a generous squeeze of lime and plenty of fresh salsa for a wholesome, homemade meal that everyone will enjoy.

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Ingredients for Carne Asada

  • 8 poblano chillies

  • 2 bunches spring onions (about 12), dark green tops trimmed

  • 900g skirt steak, cut crosswise into 6-inch-wide pieces

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

  • Coarse kosher salt

  • Corn or flour tortillas

  • 2 avocados, peeled, pitted, sliced

  • Lime wedges

  • Salsa Mexicana

How to make Carne Asada

Prepare barbecue (high heat). Grill chillies and onions until charred all over, about 3 minutes for onions and 5 minutes for chillies. Transfer onions to plate; tent with foil. Transfer chillies to large bowl; cover with plastic and let stand 15 minutes. Peel and seed; cut into 1-inch-wide strips. Transfer to plate; tent with foil.

Rub steak with garlic; sprinkle with coarse salt and pepper. Grill until cooked to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium. Transfer to work surface; cool 5 minutes. Grill tortillas until warm and slightly charred, about 10 seconds per side. Cut steak crosswise into strips; transfer to plate.

Serve steak with tortillas, chillies, spring onions, avocado slices, lime wedges, and Salsa Mexicana.

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While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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  • 16 janvier 2026 | Publié à l'origine

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