Carne Asada translated means grilled meat. Usually it is thinly sliced beef. In talking with some friends, carne asada seasonings differ from family to family and is not traditionally made with one specific cut of beef either! Some other easy make-ahead breakfast recipes that I love are these Sausage Egg Muffins, Oatmeal Breakfast Bars, and Sheet Pan Eggs (that I use to prep breakfast sandwiches).
These Carne Asada Burritos are…
Flavorful Great for brunch Freezer friendly Satisfying High in protein Easily customizable A breakfast burrito the entire family will love
Top Round Steak, Skirt Steak or Flank Steak: (Or whatever cut you prefer). Are all great options. Which ever cut of meat you choose will be tender and flavorful with the marinade. When slicing, be sure to cut against the grain. Jalapeno: Adds a spicy kick, you can omit if preferred. Garlic: We love using freshly crushed or minced garlic as opposed to the jarred garlic. Fresh ingredients really brings the marinade to life! Fresh Cilantro: Adds to the Mexican flavor of these burritos. Citrus: You’ll need lime juice, lemon juice and orange juice. The acidic ingredients in a marinade help tenderize touch connective tissue in the meat. Olive Oil: Adding oil to marinades helps the meat to cook more evenly and enhances surface browning. Seasonings: Cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper Pico de Gallo: You can use a store bought pico de gallo but making it at home is really easy all you’ll need are tomatoes, white onion, cilantro, lime, salt and pepper! Flour tortillas: We love making these with the burrito size flour tortillas. Any 10 – 12 inch flour tortilla will work great. Heat on the stove to get some warmth to the tortilla before you roll it up! Tater tots: The addition of tater tots of fries makes this carne asada burrito essentially a California Style Carne Asada Burrito and it’s drool-worthy! Use frozen for convenience. Eggs: I love using this scrambled egg recipe for these burritos. Cheese: use your favorite cheese. We love a sharp cheddar or a Mexican three cheese blend.
