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La Jefa Carne Asada Recipe

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Feb 13 2025

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1h

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Serves 4

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Recipe information

Make La Jefa Carne Asada in just 1h . steak / shrimp with shell / rice / refried beans / onions / pico de gallo / guacamole / lettuce / corn on the cob / hot pepper / flour tortillas

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Ingredients

Meat

Vegetables

Beans & Rice

Condiments

Tortillas

Preparation

Preparation of Meat

1. Marinate the Meat

In a bowl, marinate the flank steak with salt, pepper, and your choice of spices for at least 30 minutes.

2. Cook the Steak

Grill the marinated flank steak on medium-high heat for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until it reaches your desired doneness. Allow to rest before slicing.

3. Cook the Shrimp

In the same grill or a separate pan, cook the shrimp with salt and pepper for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until fully cooked.

Cooking Vegetables

4. Grill the Corn

Place the corn on the grill for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked and charred.

5. Sauté the Onions

In a skillet, sauté sliced onions until they are translucent and slightly caramelized.

Assembly

6. Prepare the Tortillas

Warm the flour tortillas in a skillet or microwave until pliable.

7. Assemble the Plate

On a large plate, layer the rice, refried beans, sliced steak, shrimp, sautéed onions, pico de gallo, guacamole, lettuce, and grilled corn.

8. Serve

Serve with warm tortillas and hot peppers on the side.

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