CARNE ASADA
INGREDIENTS
• 2 boneless beef top loin (strip) steaks, cut 1 inch thick (about 10 ounces each)
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
• 2 lime wedges
• 1/2 to 1 cup prepared guacamole
• Additional lime wedges (optional)
PREPARATION
1. Combine cumin and garlic; press evenly onto beef steaks.
2. Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 11 to 14 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 11 to 15 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. *To broil, place steaks on rack in broiler pan so surface of beef is 3 to 4 inches from heat. Broil 13 to 17 minutes for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning once.
3. Squeeze juice from 1 lime wedge over each steak. Carve steaks into thin slices. Serve with guacamole; garnish with lime wedges, if desired
FRESH GUACAMOLE
INGREDIENTS
• 1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced
• 1 roma (plum) tomato, diced
• 1/2 red onion, diced
• 1 serrano chile pepper, seeded and minced
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon groundblackpepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 3 drops hot sauce
• 6 cilantro leaves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
PREPARATION
1. 1. Combine the avocado, tomato, onion, serrano chile, salt, pepper, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and cilantro leaves in a bowl and mix. Pour lime juice over the top of the guacamole. Serve immediately. To store for later use, place avocado pit in the bowl with the guacamole and then cover with plastic wrap, pressing the wrap down to the surface of the guacamole and store in refrigerator.
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