Carne Asada Recipe

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Carne Asada
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Directions:

  1. Directions:
  2. Season the beef with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large skillet or dutch oven, brown the beef on medium-high heat in 1 tablespoon bacon grease. You may need to do this in several batches.
  4. Remove the beef from the pan with a slotted spoon. Add the final tablespoon of bacon grease
  5. Reduce the heat to medium-low heat and cook the onion, bell pepper, jalapenos, serrano chiles for about 10 minutes or until the onions start to brown. Next, add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
  6. Slowly add the browned beef back to the pot, along with the tomatoes, cumin, cayenne, chili powder, oregano, cilantro, bay leaf, beer, and the water.
  7. Turn the heat up to high and bring to a boil. Once it boils, turn the heat down to low and let simmer uncovered for 4 to 5 hours, depending on how tender you want the meat.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. May be served as is, with sliced jalapenos and flour tortillas or with traditional beans and rice sides.
  10. * Pork shoulder or bottom round can be substituted
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 876 Kcal (3668 kJ)
Calories from fat 449.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 49.93g 77%
Cholesterol 145.95mg 49%
Sodium 1910.22mg 80%
Potassium 1083.41mg 23%
Total Carbs 39.22g 13%
Sugars 2.46g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2.72g 11%
Protein 68.23g 136%
Vitamin C 13.3mg 22%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 9mg 50%
Calcium 74.4mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 211.49 Kcal (885 kJ)
Calories from fat 108.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.05g 77%
Cholesterol 35.24mg 49%
Sodium 461.17mg 80%
Potassium 261.56mg 23%
Total Carbs 9.47g 13%
Sugars 0.59g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0.66g 11%
Protein 16.47g 136%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 22%
Iron 2.2mg 50%
Calcium 18mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 21.1
    Points
  • 23
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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