Carne Asada - Certified Hereford Beef

Carne Asada

This Mexican classic utilizing Certified Hereford Beef strip steaks is a recipe the whole family will love. It’s a great option for a weekday dinner and the recipe can be modified to feed a crowd.

Cook Time 25M
Protein 35G
Servings 4
Carne Asada
Grilling

Helpful Hereford Tips


The best way to know if your meat is fully cooked is to check the internal temperature with an instant-read thermometer.

Nutritional Information


Cals

375

Carbs

8% DV
23g

Fat

20% DV
13g

Fiber

8% DV
2.4g

Iron

14% DV
2.6mg

Ingredients

2 Certified Hereford Beef strip steaks, cut 1 inch thick (about 10 ounces each)

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 large cloves garlic, minced

2 lime wedges

1/2 to 1 cup prepared guacamole

Additional lime wedges (optional)

Tortillas


Instructions

  • Combine cumin and garlic; press evenly onto beef steaks.

  • Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 11 to 14 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 11 to 15 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.

  • Squeeze juice from 1 lime wedge over each Steak. Carve steaks into thin slices. Serve over tortillas with guacamole; garnish with lime wedges, if desired.

About Strip Steak


This premium steak is a steakhouse classic, known for its marbling, tenderness and flavor.

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