Carne Asada Burrito Recipe

🌮 Carne Asada Burrito Recipe

Ingredients:

For the carne asada (steak):

• 1 ½ lbs flank or skirt steak
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• Juice of 2 limes
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeño, chopped (optional for heat)
• ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

For the fillings:

• 4 large flour tortillas
• 1 cup guacamole (mashed avocado with lime, salt, cilantro, optional onion)
• 1 cup pico de gallo (diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, lime juice, salt)
• 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
• Salsa verde or hot sauce

Instructions:

1. Marinate the steak
   
   • Mix olive oil, lime juice, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
   • Coat steak in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (up to overnight).
3. Grill the steak
   
   • Cook over high heat (grill or skillet) for 4–5 minutes per side (medium).
   • Let rest 5 minutes, then slice into bite-sized cubes.
5. Warm tortillas
   
   • Heat flour tortillas on a dry skillet until soft and slightly toasted.
7. Assemble burritos
   
   • Spread guacamole on the tortilla.
   • Add carne asada pieces, pico de gallo, cheese (if using), and salsa verde.
   • Fold and roll tightly into a burrito.
9. Optional finish
   
   • Place the rolled burrito back on the skillet for 1–2 minutes to get a golden, crispy outside.