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Chipotle raised their prices again so let me show you how to make carne asada at home. This recipe will give you all the necessary pieces to recreate your favorite dish from the popular fast food chain. One of the coolest things about this post is once you get the marinade down, you can just swap the meat for the one you want. This recipe also features my brand new fajita seasoning, The Blaxican available on my website. Why should you whip up your own at home? Not only will you save money, but you’ll also have complete control over the quality of ingredients and you get to make it your way, extra guac is just the tip of the iceberg.

Why my homemade version reigns supreme:

• Fresh, flavorful ingredients: Skip the pre-packaged, mass-produced meats and veggies. This carne asada is marinated perfectly and grilled to juicy tenderness. I have full confidence in your ability to knock it out of the park as well.

• Customizable to your taste: Want extra salsa, less rice, or a side of guacamole? No problem! This homemade bowl can be tailored to your exact preferences.

• Healthier options: Reduce your intake of unhealthy additives and preservatives by making your bowl. You can control the portion sizes and choose healthier alternatives. In this complete recipe, you have corn salsa, pico, guacamole, the meat and more.

• Cost-effective: Making a carne asada bowl at home is significantly cheaper than ordering it from a restaurant. You’ll save money without sacrificing taste.

• The seasoning: My backyard-crafted Blaxican Fajita seasoning gives you all the flavors but with carefully selected ingredients, low sodium, no sugar, no MSG and zero chemical additives. 

I’m excited for you to give this recipe a try, so be sure to drop a comment below or send me an email about your experiences. 

TIPS FOR SUCCESS

• DO NOT marinate beef for over an hour.

• The fajita seasoning blend is low sodium so add sea salt if you need more salt.

• Prep all your ingredients before you start cooking and save the meat for last.

• This very same marinade and process will work for chicken thighs and pork steaks to elevate taco Tuesday.

Dive into this Carne Asada Recipe

Guacamole 

4 ripe hass avocados 

4 cloves garlic

Juice of 1 lime

2 tbsp chopped Cilantro

½ shallot or red onion

½ jalapeño diced

1 tomato diced

Flakey sea salt 

1 tbsp The Blaxican Fajita seasoning

Remove the flesh of avocados and add to a bowl. Mash enough to leave it slightly chunky(optional). Add chopped cilantro, shallots, red pepper flakes and garlic. Squeeze juice from one lime. Mix well and add The Blaxican and salt to taste. 

Pico de Gallo 

½ red onion diced

2 tomatoes diced

½ jalapeño Diced

1 tbsp chopped cilantro 

Juice from one lime

Pinch of sea salt

Mix together in a bowl for an easy Taco topping. 

Carne Asada Marinade. 

½ cup chopped cilantro

3 cloves garlic chopped

½ red onion

2 tbsp of The Blaxican Fajita seasoning

½ cup olive oil

4 tbsp of red wine vinegar 

Taste marinade and adjust as you need. Mix all these ingredients together and marinate skirt steak for about 1 hour. This marinade is also perfect for chicken and pork. 

White Rice

2 cups jasmine rice 

3 cups water

⅔ stick Of butter

Salt to taste

In a medium pot, bring salted water to boil over high heat. Add rice and butter. Bring to boil again and stir rice. Turn heat to lowest setting, cover the pot and let rice steam for 17 minutes. Fluff rice and let rest for 10 minutes. 

Black Beans 

2 cans black beans

½ stuck butter

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp crushed garlic

The Blaxican Fajita seasoning to taste

To a saucepan, add olive oil and butter and let butter melt. Add garlic and sauté for a few minutes until fragrant. Add black beans from the can, 1 can drained. Season and bring to a low simmer. Use a wooden spoon to muddle some of the means to thicken the beans. When the beans get to the desired thickness, garnish with Pico and cilantro, and serve. 

Blaxican Corn Salsa

4 corns

Pico de gallo

Blaxican Fajita Seasoning

Cilantro

1 tbsp Olive oil

Roast corn over low fire until cooked with a bit of charring. Use a knife or corn peeler to cut off roasted corn into a bowl. Add pico, oil,  seasoning and stir. Taste and adjust and top with extra cilantro to serve. 

Assembling your homemade Carne asada bowl.

Well nobody can tell you what to do now, you have the components that you love, so throw it together as you see fit. Rice, beans, meat, corn salsa, Pico, salsa, and fresh shredded lettuce. Extra GUAC? Yes, please. Throw those refrigerator doors open and go to town with your sour cream and cheese of choice. You can craft this dinner or lunch however you please and eat to your heart’s content.

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