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Carne Asada Bowl with Avocado Lime Crema Primal Gourmet
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Carne Asada Bowl with Avocado Lime Crema

Loaded with juicy, marinated and seared-to-perfection skirt steak and peppers, this Carne Asada Bowl is as delicious as it is easy to make!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marinating Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 35 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: avocado lime crema, carne asada, carne asada bowl
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

For the Avocado Lime Crema:

  • 1/3 cup avocado oil mayonnaise
  • 1 medium avocado
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice plus more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper

For the Carne Asada:

  • 1.5 pounds skirt steak substitute flank steak
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • ¼ cup avocado oil plus 3 teaspoons
  • 2 cloves garlic roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ancho chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon dry oregano
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • ½ large red bell pepper julienned
  • ½ large green bell pepper julienned
  • ½ large yellow onion thinly sliced

For serving:

  • ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
  • ½ small yellow onion finely chopped
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • Mexican Rice recipe here
  • 4 red radishes thinly sliced

Instructions

For the Avocado Lime Crema:

  • In a food processor, combine the mayonnaise, avocado, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth, taste for seasoning and adjust with salt, pepper or lime juice as desired. Transfer to a serving bowl, cover and refrigerate until ready to use. The crema can be refrigerated in a sealed jar for up to 5 days.

For the Carne Asada:

  • In a large bowl, combine the lime juice, avocado oil, garlic, ground coriander, smoked paprika, salt, chili powder, cumin, oregano, black pepper and cayenne, if using, and whisk to incorporate. Add the skirt steak and toss to coat in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 4 hours.
  • When ready to cook, preheat your griddle to medium-high heat. Evenly drizzle 2 teaspoons of avocado oil and heat until shimmering. Add the steak and cook until nicely seared, around 3 minutes. Flip and cook the other side until seared and the thickest part of the steak registers 130F for a medium-rare center, around 3 more minutes. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest at least 8 minutes before slicing against the grain.
  • Scrape up any burnt bits of marinade from the griddle and wipe it clean with a paper towel. Add 1 teaspoon of avocado oil and heat until shimmering. Add the red and green peppers and onion. Season with a pinch of salt and cook, tossing occasionally, until lightly charred and slightly tender but still crisp, around 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro, ½ finely chopped small yellow onion, and juice of ½ lime. Toss to incorporate.
  • Serve the carne asada and sautéed peppers and onion over a bed of Mexican rice. Garnish with the cilantro and onion mixture, some thinly sliced radishes and a big dollop of the Avocado Lime Crema. Enjoy immediately!

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