Ingredients
Base & Main Components:
2 packs Chipotle-flavor Mahatma “Ready to Heat” Rice
2 lbs skirt steak
Marinade & Flavorings:
4 garlic cloves
1 tbsp salt
½ tsp chili powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp cumin
¼ tsp Mexican oregano
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup light beer (optional)
Juice from 3 limes
Juice from 1 orange
1 jalapeño, halved
½ onion, sliced
5 sprigs cilantro
Chimichurri Sauce:
½ cup olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
¼ cup parsley, chopped
¼ cup cilantro, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 red chili peppers (or crushed red pepper), chopped
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp dried oregano
Toppings & Condiments:
Grilled onion & jalapeño
Tomato, diced
Avocado, diced
Lettuce, chopped
Sour cream
Hot sauce
Instructions
- Make the marinade: Roast garlic until edges are browned. Wrap in foil and soften. Mash with salt to make a paste.
- Add black pepper, chili powder, onion powder, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, olive oil, beer (if using), and citrus juices to the garlic paste. Mix well.
- Place steak in a bowl or container. Pour marinade over it. Add jalapeño halves, sliced onion, and cilantro. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours (6+ hours for best flavor).
- Prepare chimichurri: Combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, parsley, cilantro, minced garlic, red chilies, salt, pepper, and oregano. Stir well. Let sit to meld flavors.
- Cook steak: Grill or sear in a hot cast iron skillet. Add onions and jalapeños during final minutes of cooking.
- Let steak rest briefly. Slice against the grain or dice for serving.
- Heat rice: Microwave Mahatma Chipotle Rice pouches per package directions (about 90 seconds).
- Assemble bowls: Divide rice into bowls. Top with carne asada, chimichurri, and desired toppings like tomato, avocado, lettuce, sour cream, and hot sauce.
Notes
- Marinate steak for 6+ hours for maximum flavor and tenderness.
- Slicing steak against the grain makes it more tender.
- Chimichurri is best after resting a couple of hours but can be used right away.
- Use flank steak if skirt steak isn’t available.
- Swap rice for cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg