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- From: Joel.Ehrlich@salata.com (Joel Ehrlich)
- Subject: Carne Asada
- Message-ID: <48e_9408221000@salata.com>
- Date: Thu, 25 Aug 1994 04:00:01 GMT
- Organization: Fidonet: Salata * Redondo Beach, CA * 310-543-0439 V.32bis
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- Here are two, both from Anne Lindsay Greer's great book on Tex-Mex cooking:
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- Carne Asada (Grilled Meat) No. 2036 Yields 4 Servings
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- 2 1/2 lb Skirt Steak (Deep Fry - Peanut Oil for Frying
- or Barbecue) - Salt
- or - Pepper
- 2 1/2 lb Rib Eye Steak (Pan - Salsa Cruda
- Fry) and/or
- 6 Limes (Key Limes if - Salsa Ranchero
- Possible)
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
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- To Barbecue: Preheat the barbecue grill - it is NOT ready until ALL the coals
- have a thick even coat of gray ash.
- Brush the steaks on both sides with a liberal amount of oil.
- Place the steaks directly on the grill and sear for 30-45 seconds per side.
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- To Deep Fry: Heat the peanut oil to 400x.
- Cut the meat into 4"-5" pieces.
- Sprinkle with lime juice and garlic powder.
- Let stand about 15 minutes.
- Use tongs to place the meat, one strip at a time, into the hot oil.
- Fry until browned on both sides (40-50 seconds).
- Drain on paper towels.
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- To Pan Fry: Cut the steaks in half horizontally to make thin steaks.
- Sprinkle with lime juice and garlic powder.
- Let stand 15 minutes.
- Coat the bottom of a skillet with oil.
- Heat until almost smoking.
- Sear the steaks over high heat, about 30 seconds per side, to the desired
- degree of doneness.
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- ALL: Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Serve with salsa on the side.
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- Carne Asada de Mejico Nuevo No. 2090 Yields 4 Servings
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- 4 Cups Salsa Pico de Gallo de Strip Steaks, Cut
- Mejico Neuvo 3/4" Thick
- 6 oz Monterey Jack, Chilled 1 1/2 Tbls Vegetable Oil
- 4 Rib Eye or New York
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- Use the shredding disk to process the cheese.
- Set aside.
- Trim most of the fat from the meat.
- Place the fat in a large skillet.
- Cook over high heat to render 1 tablespoon of liquid fat.
- Discard the solid pieces.
- Add the oil.
- Preheat the broiler.
- Sear the steaks for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the steaks to a broiler pan lined with foil.
- Broil 4"-5" inches from the heat source for 3 to 8 minutes total, depending on
- the degree of doneness desired.
- Leave the steaks on the broiler pan.
- Mound with warm salsa.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Run under the broiler until the cheese is melted (about 1 minute).
- Serve at once.
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