INGREDIENTS
This is what you need for 2 servings:
- ½ lb. thin-cut round / chuck steak
- olive oil
- S&P, spices
- any sauces you like to add
Pic1: carne asada - internet pictureDirections
Pic2+3:
carne asada - internet pictures- Cut/chop the meat in little pieces.
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Heat some oil in a very hot pan or cooking surface.
I have to use my table grill with thermostat at 350-400 ºF to keep it hot enough. -
Toss the meat in the hot pan.
The meat should sizzle as soon as touches the surface. The surface should be hot enough to immediately evaporate any liquid that the meat releases. -
Add any condiments / sauces that you like for this.
Hot peppers are a favorite addition for those who can handle them. -
Constantly stir the meat to avoid burning.
Very hot surface, tiny pieces of meat. This should take only a few minutes at the most. - Remove from the heat.
- Serve immediately on soft tortilla wraps.
b. carne asada at home
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For true carne asada, stir-fry the meat, optionally with onions, chile, over high heat until nicely browned.
Sauces can be added after cooking, to avoid stewing the meat. The potatoes in tomato sauce (papas con tomates) is stewed on the side.
Carne con papas is the same combination: beefsteak, potatoes & tomatoes, but by stewing the meat in the sauce, texture and flavor will be different.
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Pic4: stir-fried small-cut steakPic5: potatoes in tomato sauce
Pic6: served
- Stir-fry the meat separately over high heat until nicely browned. Set aside.
- Stir-fry diced potatoes for 10 minutes.
- Add fresh tomatoes or tomato sauce.
- Simmer until the potatoes are fully cooked.
Pic7: carne asada = stir-fried meatPic8: potatoes in tomato sauce
- Serve and enjoy.