Carne Asada Con Chile Verde

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 1 hour

Servings: 4-6

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Ingredients:

For Carne Asada:

• 2 pounds flank steak or skirt steak
• Juice of 2 limes
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

For Chile Verde Sauce:

• 1 pound tomatillos, husks removed and washed
• 2 medium-sized poblano peppers, seeded and chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Additional Toppings:

• Fresh cilantro, chopped
• Lime wedges
• Corn or flour tortillas

Instructions:

For Carne Asada:

1. Marinate Steak:
   • In a bowl, combine lime juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and vegetable oil. Place the steak in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over it. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, turning the steak occasionally.
2. Preheat Grill or Skillet:
   • Preheat your grill or a skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Grill Steak:
   • Grill the marinated steak for 4-6 minutes per side or until it reaches your desired level of doneness. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.

For Chile Verde Sauce:

1. Roast Tomatillos and Poblanos:
   • Preheat the broiler. Place tomatillos and poblano peppers on a baking sheet. Broil for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until the skin is charred and blistered.
2. Blend Sauce:
   • In a blender, combine roasted tomatillos, poblanos, chopped onion, minced garlic, chicken broth, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
3. Cook Sauce:
   • In a saucepan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Pour in the blended sauce and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.

Assembling:

1. Serve:
   • Arrange the sliced carne asada on a serving platter. Pour the chile verde sauce over the top.
2. Garnish:
   • Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges and warm tortillas.
3. Enjoy!
   • Enjoy Carne Asada Con Chile Verde as a flavorful and satisfying dish.

Note:

• Adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or fewer poblano peppers.
• You can also add sliced onions and bell peppers to the grill for a fajita-style variation.
• Serve with your favorite sides such as rice, beans, or guacamole.