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Carne Asada Steak and Rice Bowls

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This Carne Asada Bowl is a bold, flavor-packed meal featuring marinated grilled skirt steak, Chipotle rice, fresh toppings, and vibrant chimichurri sauce. It’s hearty yet fresh—perfect for lunch or dinner.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours 30 minutes (including marinade)
  • Yield: 2 bowls

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

  1. Make the marinade: Roast garlic until edges are browned. Wrap in foil and soften. Mash with salt to make a paste.
  2. 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.
  3. 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).
  4. 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.
  5. Cook steak: Grill or sear in a hot cast iron skillet. Add onions and jalapeños during final minutes of cooking.
  6. Let steak rest briefly. Slice against the grain or dice for serving.
  7. Heat rice: Microwave Mahatma Chipotle Rice pouches per package directions (about 90 seconds).
  8. 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.
  • Author: Monica
  • 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