EASY Carne Asada Recipe

flank steak

🥗Healthier: sirloin

💰Cheaper: chuck roast

Sirloin is leaner, while chuck roast offers a more economical option.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity, and vinegar is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

Season outside skirt steak with Cash Cow seasoning on one side, ensuring to use a generous amount.

Let the steak sit for a moment to soak up the rub.

Preheat grill to 400°F.

Grill the steak quickly until cooked to desired doneness, then remove from grill.

Cut steak into squares, then slice against the grain into strips.

Prepare baked potatoes by smoking them at 400°F for about 45 minutes, then cut in half.

Griddle the potato halves with butter and olive oil until crispy.

Assemble the stuffed potatoes by layering smoked bacon, pico de gallo, onions, cilantro, and crumbled cotija cheese on top of the potatoes.

Finish with a drizzle of crema and a pat of butter for extra flavor.

Cooking Techniques

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