Jul 09 2026
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Carne Asada Plate Recipe

Inspired by Rocio's Mexican Kitchen
Time2h 30m
Serves4

Served with rice, beans, guacamole & a jalapeno pepper wrapped in bacon

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Ingredients

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Carne Asada Marinade

Rice

Beans

Guacamole

Jalapeño Bacon Bites

Method

Carne Asada Marinade

  1. 1

    Prepare the marinade

    In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped cilantro.

  2. 2

    Marinate the steak

    Pat steak dry and place it in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over, seal, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or up to 8–12 hours for deeper flavor).

Rice

  1. 3

    Cook the rice

    Rinse rice until the water runs clear. In a saucepan, combine rice, water, salt, and butter. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 18 minutes. Remove from heat and rest 5 minutes.

Beans

  1. 4

    Season and heat beans

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium. Sauté onion and garlic until translucent. Add cooked beans and cumin; mash slightly if desired and simmer 5–8 minutes. Adjust salt to taste.

Guacamole

  1. 5

    Make guacamole

    Halve the avocados, remove pits, and scoop into a bowl. Mash to desired texture. Stir in lime juice, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, salt, and tomato if using. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Jalapeño Bacon Bites

  1. 6

    Prepare bites

    Slice jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Mix cream cheese with garlic powder, paprika, and a pinch of salt. Fill each jalapeño half with cream cheese.

  2. 7

    Wrap with bacon

    Wrap each stuffed jalapeño with a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Optionally drizzle with brown sugar for glaze.

  3. 8

    Bake

    Place on a baking sheet and bake at 400F (200C) for 18–20 minutes, until bacon is crispy and cheese is melted.

Carne Asada Grill & Plate

  1. 9

    Grill the carne asada

    Preheat grill to high. Remove steak from marinade and pat dry. Grill 4–6 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer if desired. Let rest 5–10 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.

  2. 10

    Plate and serve

    Spoon rice and beans on plates, top with sliced carne, add a dollop of guacamole, and arrange jalapeño bacon bites on the side. Garnish with cilantro if desired.

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