Carne Asada (A Whole 30 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.

Put 3 cloves of garlic in a plastic bag.

Add 1 tablespoon of cumin, 1.5 teaspoons of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper to the bag.

Pour in 0.5 cup of extra virgin olive oil.

Zest the whole lime and add it to the mixture.

Add lime juice to the mixture.

Add a few shakes of red pepper flakes for heat.

Add 2 teaspoons of brown sugar substitute (Splenda) to the marinade.

Mix all the marinade ingredients well to incorporate.

Add skirt steak to the marinade and knead it around to ensure it's well coated.

Seal the bag and refrigerate for 1 to 4 hours.

Take the marinated skirt steak out of the fridge and grill it until juicy.

Cut the grilled steak against the grain into thin strips.

Transfer the steak strips to a bowl.

Prepare lettuce wraps using the lettuce leaves as the base.

Add steak strips to the lettuce wraps.

Top with avocado, onions, tomatoes, and salsa.

Cooking Techniques

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