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Carne Asada and Elote Burrito

24 INGREDIENTS • 10 STEPS • 6HRS 30MINS

Carne Asada and Elote Burrito

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4.5
2 ratings
A burrito filled with tender carne asada, deconstructed Mexican street corn, lime rice, and cilantro. This is great for a fun weeknight dinner or even a dinner party!
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Vodka & Biscuits
I'm Lindsay and food that tastes like home ❤ I'm hoping to inspire you to call some friends and throw a dinner party.
http://www.vodkaandbiscuits.com
A burrito filled with tender carne asada, deconstructed Mexican street corn, lime rice, and cilantro. This is great for a fun weeknight dinner or even a dinner party!
6HRS 30MINS
Total Time
$3.52
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
6
us / metric
Carne Asada
Lime
2
Limes, juiced
Orange
1
Orange, juiced
Garlic
2 cloves
Garlic, crushed
Fresh Cilantro
1 handful
Distilled White Vinegar
2 Tbsp
Distilled White Vinegar
Ground Cumin
1 tsp
Ground Cumin
Salt
as needed
Jalapeño Pepper
to taste
Jalapeño Peppers, minced
optional
Olive Oil
as needed
Elote
Corn
4 ears
Large Corn
or 4 cups of frozen corn, defrosted
Mayonnaise
4 Tbsp
Mayonnaise
Feta Cheese
1/3 cup
Feta Cheese, crumbled
or Cotija Cheese
Scallion
2 stalks
Scallions, sliced
Garlic Salt
to taste
Garlic Salt
Salt
to taste
Lime
1/2
Burrito
Large Flour Tortilla
6
White Rice
1/3 cup
White Rice
1 cup cooked rice per 6 servings
Lime
1
Lime, freshly squeezed
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
463
Fat
20.0 g
Protein
26.3 g
Carbs
48.7 g
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step 1
For the Carne Asada Marinade, mix the juice of Limes (2), Sunkist Orange (1), Garlic (2 cloves), Fresh Cilantro (1 handful), Distilled White Vinegar (2 Tbsp), Ground Cumin (1 tsp), Salt (as needed), Ground Black Pepper (as needed), Olive Oil (as needed). Taste and adjust if necessary.
step 2
Transfer the marinade to a large ziplock bag and add the Flank Steak (1.5 lb). Marinate for 6 hours or overnight (preferred).
step 3
For the Elote, if needed, cook the Corn (4 ears). Remove the corn from the cob and add it to a large bowl. Season with Garlic Salt (to taste), Salt (to taste), and Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
step 4
In another small bowl, mix together the Mayonnaise (4 Tbsp) and Adobo Sauce (2 Tbsp) and juice of Lime (1/2). Season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
step 5
Fold in the Feta Cheese (1/3 cup) and Scallions (2 stalks). Taste and adjust if needed.
step 5 Fold in the Feta Cheese (1/3 cup) and Scallions (2 stalks). Taste and adjust if needed.
step 6
When ready to ensemble, heat a grill to medium-high heat and lightly coat the grate with oil. Remove the Flank Steak, from the marinade and grill 6-7 minutes on each side for medium-rare. The steak should be nice and charred.
step 7
Remove from the grill and allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Slice the meat in thin strips against the grain.
step 7 Remove from the grill and allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Slice the meat in thin strips against the grain.
step 8
While the steak is grilling, season the cooked White Rice (1/3 cup) with Salt, Pepper and Lime (1). Set aside.
step 9
To assemble the burrito, place the Large Flour Tortillas (6) flat and add a heaping spoonful of the elote. Top with a spoonful of the lime rice, then a layer of Fresh Cilantro (1 handful) then a few pieces of carne asada. Add in Jalapeño Peppers (to taste) if using.
step 10
Wrap, cut in half, and enjoy!
step 10 Wrap, cut in half, and enjoy!
Tags
Beef
Lunch
Cinco de Mayo
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Rice
Sandwiches & Wraps
Mexican
Vegetables
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