Carne Asada
- 2 1/2 pounds chuck roll, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 3 tablespoons garlic salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup white vinegar
- 8 bolillo rolls, sliced lengthwise
- Mayonnaise
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 avocados, halved, pitted and flesh sliced
- Torta Salsa, recipe follows
- 1 head Iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 4 medium tomatoes, sliced
- 3 medium tomatoes, cut in quarters
- 6 jalapenos
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 3 1/2 cups water
- Lay out the beef rounds in a single layer.
- Season the meat on both sides with the garlic salt and black pepper.
- Put the meat in a medium mixing bowl and add the vinegar.
- Let the meat marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Preheat a grill to high heat.
- Remove the meat from the marinade and put on the hot grill.
- Grill until the meat is cooked to desired doneness.
- Transfer the meat to a cutting board.
- Cut the meat into 1-inch pieces and set aside in bowl, covered with foil, to keep warm.
- Heat a large pan or griddle over medium heat.
- Spread the cut sides of the bolillo rolls with mayonnaise.
- Toast them in the pan, mayonnaise side down, until golden.
- Combine the chopped onions and cilantro in a small bowl.
- To assemble the tortas, top the bottom half of the roll with sliced avocado, a handful of the cut meat, some of the cilantro/onion mixture and some of the Torta Salsa.
- Top with shredded lettuce and 2 tomato slices.
- Repeat with remaining rolls and ingredients.
- Cover with the roll tops, cut in half and serve.
- Add all of the ingredients to a medium saucepan and bring to boil over medium heat.
- Cook until the onions are translucent.
- Remove from the heat and let cool.
- Transfer the cooled mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.
chuck roll, garlic salt, freshly ground black pepper, white vinegar, bolillo rolls, mayonnaise, onion, cilantro, avocados, salsa, tomatoes, tomatoes, jalapenos, onion, water
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/carne-asada-recipe.html (may not work)