Prep Time: 20 minutes | Marinating Time: 2 hours | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Serves: 4
This mouth-watering carne asada burrito features perfectly seasoned and grilled steak wrapped in a warm flour tortilla with fresh pico de gallo, creamy guacamole, cheese, and your favorite toppings. The marinated beef is tender, juicy, and bursting with citrus and spice flavors. Grilled to perfection and loaded with fresh ingredients, this restaurant-quality burrito rivals any taqueria and is perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Ingredients
For the Carne Asada:
- 2 pounds flank steak or skirt steak
- 1/3 cup lime juice (about 3 limes)
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
For the Pico de Gallo:
- 3 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Salt to taste
For the Guacamole:
- 3 ripe avocados
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 jalapeño, minced (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Assembly:
- 4 large flour tortillas (12-inch burrito size)
- 1 1/2 cups Mexican rice or cilantro lime rice
- 1 1/2 cups refried beans or black beans
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup sour cream
- Optional: lettuce, hot sauce, salsa verde
Instructions
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