Carne Asada Tostada Recipe
Carne asada tostada consists of grilled steak on a crispy tortilla with beans, lettuce, and cheese.
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Ingredients
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Marinated Carne Asada
Tostada Build
Method
Marinade and Grill
- 1
In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, lime juice, soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to form a marinade.
- 2
Marinate steak
Trim the steak if needed, then place in a large zip-top bag or shallow dish and cover with the marinade. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours (or up to 4 hours) to tenderize and flavor.
- 3
Preheat grill
Preheat a grill or grill pan over high heat.
- 4
Assemble and Serve
- 5
Crisp tortillas
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush tortillas lightly with oil and bake 5–7 minutes until crisp, or fry in hot oil until crisp.
- 6
Warm beans
Warm refried beans in a small pot over low heat, thinning with a splash of water if needed.
- 7
Build tostadas
Spread a thin layer of warmed beans on each crisp tortilla.
- 8
Add carne asada
Top each tortilla with sliced carne asada.
- 9
Top with veg and cheese
Sprinkle shredded lettuce and cheese over the steak.
- 10
Finish and serve
Top with salsa, avocado slices (optional), cilantro, and a squeeze of lime from the lime wedges. Serve immediately.
