Description
These vibrant Citrus Marinated Carne Asada Bowls feature tender, citrus-infused steak paired with fluffy rice, savory black beans, and a smoky Chipotle Lime Crema. It’s a flavorful and satisfying meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g flank steak, thinly sliced
- 60ml (¼ cup) orange juice, fresh
- 30ml (2 Tbsp) lime juice, fresh
- 30ml (2 Tbsp) olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chipotle powder
- 1 tsp + pinch sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 Tbsp chopped cilantro + extra for garnish
- 200g (1 cup) long-grain rice
- 480ml (2 cups) water
- 1 tsp salt (for rice)
- 400g (15oz) canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 1 cup (150g) corn kernels
- 120ml (½ cup) sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 Tbsp chipotle powder (for crema)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 Tbsp lime juice (for crema)
- 1 tsp honey
- 2 radishes, thinly sliced
- 2 Tbsp toasted pumpkin seeds
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Marinate Steak: Combine orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, chipotle powder, salt, and pepper. Marinate steak for 20-30 minutes.
- Cook Rice: Rinse rice, then cook with water and salt until tender. Fluff with a fork.
- Grill Steak: Sear steak strips for 2-3 minutes per side, until medium-rare. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- Sauté Vegetables: Sauté bell pepper, onion, and corn until softened.
- Warm Beans: Heat black beans until warmed through.
- Make Crema: Whisk together sour cream, chipotle powder, lime zest, lime juice, and honey.
- Assemble Bowls: Layer rice, beans, vegetables, and steak in bowls.
- Garnish & Serve: Drizzle with crema, sprinkle with pumpkin seeds, radishes, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Slicing steak against the grain is crucial for tenderness. Adjust marinade time to avoid mushy steak.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
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